Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Centerville is healthier than 69%
Centerville differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Centerville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Centerville
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Centerville
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.1%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Centerville runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Centerville is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Centerville’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Centerville, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Centerville
The closest emergency room is Madison St. Joseph Health Center in Madisonville, 22.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Brazos Valley Community Action Agency is closer (0.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Centerville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Centerville is healthier than 36%. Against the 6,694 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
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 Centerville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Centerville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Centerville is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 56% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Centerville’s median household income is $52,697; among the 6,694 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Centerville compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Centerville adults…
Centerville runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Centerville
1 community health center in Centerville, 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 Centerville; ≈ 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 Centerville 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Centerville adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Centerville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Centerville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | C+ | 35.4% | 14.1% | 14.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Centerville adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Centerville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Centerville is better than Texas on 5 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Centerville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Centerville | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%19.3–26 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.9–17.1 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%27.5–44.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.2–16.2 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%35.9–44.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%34.7–43.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.5–33.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 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 | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.4%17.6–25.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%12.4–17.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%23.3–33.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13–19 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%30.2–44.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.9%10.5–15.3 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.3–80.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.7%50.8–58.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.1–88.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.4–82.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%56.8–67.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%61.6–78 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.6–27.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.3%24.5–32.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.6%15.7–19.4 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.6–16 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.6–11 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.1–39.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.2–20.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5–6.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.2–10.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5.2 | 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 Centerville
Is Centerville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Centerville is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Centerville?
CDC estimates 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 44.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Centerville?
Madison St. Joseph Health Center in Madisonville, 22.2 miles in a straight line from Centerville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Centerville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–15.3%), 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 Centerville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Centerville.
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.