Photo: MyName (Billy Hathorn) · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Canton is healthier than 80%
Canton differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Canton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canton
Canton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Canton is healthier than 43%. Against the 6,136 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 80%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Canton
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.2%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Canton runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Canton
The closest emergency room is Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman in Kaufman, 22.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, East Texas Community Clinic is closer (0.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fewer Canton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Canton is insured
Only 12.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Texas figure falls outside Canton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Canton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canton is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #267 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Canton’s median household income is $51,027; among the 6,136 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 80%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Texas towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Canton is healthier than 58% of graded towns, against 43% nationally.
Out of every 100 Canton adults…
Canton runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Canton
1 community health center in Canton, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Canton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Canton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Canton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Canton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Canton runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
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Canton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | C+ | 34.6% | 12.2% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Myrtle Springs | — | — | — | — |
Myrtle Springs: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Canton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Canton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Canton is better than Texas on 7 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Canton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Canton | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%17.8–24.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.1–20.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%26.6–43.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.5–14.1 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33–41.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%33.9–42.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25–31.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.8–9.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%11.9–17.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%11.9–17.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%22.5–32.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.2–20.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%30.2–44.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.2–15.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.3%71.5–79 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.7%50.9–58.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.5–87.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.9–80.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%58.3–68.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.6%61.1–77.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%21.4–29 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.5–29.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.3–8.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%9.4–12 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%29.5–39.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%13.7–18.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.4–18.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.8–10.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.6 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Canton
Is Canton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canton is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #267 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Canton?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 43.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Canton?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman in Kaufman, 22.5 miles in a straight line from Canton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Canton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–15.5%), against 19.1% across Texas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Canton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Canton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.