Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, China Grove is healthier than 23%
China Grove differs from Texas on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for China Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in China Grove
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in China Grove
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (30.9%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, China Grove runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
China Grove trails towns with similar incomes
China Grove is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, and only 23% of the 8,107 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$129K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in China Grove, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
China Grove keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.6% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (63.3% vs 54.6%). 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 China Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind China Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, China Grove is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). China Grove’s median household income is $103,162; among the 8,107 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$129K), it’s healthier than 23%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where China Grove compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 9.7% (U.S. 12.3%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.1% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 China Grove adults…
China Grove runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of China Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near China Grove
No hospital or community health center in China Grove 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 China Grove; ≈ 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).
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 China Grove adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, China Grove does better than Texas.
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.
12.8% of China Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
China Grove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Grove | B− | 32.7% | 16.4% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of China Grove adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for China Grove
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, China Grove is better than Texas on 13 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside China Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | China Grove | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%18.7–24.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.9–16.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%28.5–37 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.3–18.6 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%38.3–45.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36.4–43.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.9–33.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 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 | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.1%5.9–8.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%8–11.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.6–14 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%24.7–32.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.1–16.5 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%34–41 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.4%12.7–18.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.7–80.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%60.6–66.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.5–90.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.2–83.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.8–71.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%69.7–80.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%19–24.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%24.4–30.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.3%15.7–19 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.8–15.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%29–36.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%14.7–19.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.5–15.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5 | 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 China Grove
Is China Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, China Grove is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: B− 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 China Grove?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 37%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to China Grove?
Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, 9.3 miles in a straight line from China Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in China Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.7–18.4%), 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 China Grove more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in China Grove.
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.