Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Canyon is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Canyon differs from Texas on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Canyon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canyon
Canyon is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Canyon is healthier than 75%. Against the 10,498 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 91%. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Canyon
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.8%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.7%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Canyon doesn’t win on
21% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Canyon
Canyon runs below Texas on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.2% vs 12.7%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (4.4% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Canyon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Canyon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canyon is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #135 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Canyon’s median household income is $69,772; among the 10,498 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 91%, more than its income alone would suggest.
How Canyon adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Canyon runs above Texas.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
4.4 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Canyon adults…
Canyon runs below TX on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Canyon residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Canyon
No hospital or community health center in Canyon itself. These are the nearest.
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 Canyon; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Canyon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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 Canyon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Canyon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon | B+ | 32.5% | 8.2% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Canyon adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Canyon
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Canyon is better than Texas on 15 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Canyon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Canyon | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%15–19.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10–12.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.4–22.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%25.5–40 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.9%23.5–30.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.7%26–33.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.9%16.5–21.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.3–6.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.7–11.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%17.7–25.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21%17.5–24.9 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%28.8–41.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13%11.2–15.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.2%67–75.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.9%55.4–62.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.1%77.6–82.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.8%66.1–71.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%57.3–67.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%64.7–80.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22–29.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%23–30.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%13.1–16.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%11.3–14.3 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.4–9.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%9.4–12 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%25.8–34.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%9–11.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.4–18.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Canyon
Is Canyon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canyon is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #135 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Canyon?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 40%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Canyon?
Bsa Hospital in Amarillo, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Canyon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Canyon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–15.1%), 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 Canyon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Canyon.
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.