On CDC estimates, China Spring is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
China Spring differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for China Spring. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in China Spring
Cancer runs high in China Spring
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
China Spring is an active town
Only 21% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Fewer China Spring adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Spring’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind China Spring’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, China Spring is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 85% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 58%.
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 Spring’s median household income is $70,792; among the 10,581 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 China Spring adults…
China Spring runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of China Spring adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near China Spring
No hospital or community health center in China Spring 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 Spring; ≈ 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 China Spring adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How China Spring 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.
China Spring and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Spring | A− | 30.9% | 9.6% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Waco | C− | 36.8% | 13% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of China Spring adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for China Spring
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, China Spring is better than Texas on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside China Spring’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | China Spring | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%13.4–18.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10–13.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.4–18.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.9%23.9–38.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.2–11.2 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%26.9–34.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%29.4–37.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%20.3–26.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.6–11.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.4–6.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.1–13.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%8.8–13.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%16.8–25.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19%15.7–22.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%30.1–43 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.3–13.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70.1–77.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.9%57.2–64.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.5–88.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%71.8–77.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%60–69.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%62.7–78.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.1–27.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%22.9–30.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%11.2–14.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.5–13.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.9–9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%22.4–30.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.2–13.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.1–15.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.2 | 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 China Spring
Is China Spring a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, China Spring is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in China Spring?
CDC estimates 30.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.9% and 38.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to China Spring?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest in Waco, 8.9 miles in a straight line from China Spring’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in China Spring have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–13.8%), 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 Spring 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 China Spring.
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.