Photo: Renegomezphotography · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cisco is healthier than 72%
Cisco differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cisco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cisco
Cisco is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cisco is healthier than 45%. Against the 8,524 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 72%. Health Grade ↓
Cisco is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Cisco’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 ↓
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Cisco
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Cisco runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Cisco adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 9 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 Cisco’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Cisco’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cisco is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns, #256 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Cisco’s median household income is $58,550; among the 8,524 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Cisco compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 8.5% (U.S. 12.3%); worried about having enough food, 11.7% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 10.3% (U.S. 12%).
Care in and near Cisco
No hospital or community health center in Cisco 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 Cisco; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Cisco adults…
Cisco runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Cisco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Cisco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Cisco adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Cisco runs above Texas.
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Cisco and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | B− | 33.7% | 11.9% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cisco adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cisco
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cisco is better than Texas on 7 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Cisco’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cisco | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%18.2–25 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.2–16.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.4–21.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%25.8–42.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.2–13.8 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%30.6–38.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%31.9–40.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23–29.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–12 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.4–9.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.9–10.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.4–16.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%21.8–32 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.2–20.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%30–43.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.6%10.9–16.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%70.2–78.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%58–65.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.1–85.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.7–78.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57.5–67.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%66.5–80.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.5–29.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%21.8–28.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%6–7.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%29.4–39.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13–18 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%13.9–19.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8–11 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.4–4.7 | 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 Cisco
Is Cisco a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cisco is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #256 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 Cisco?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 42.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cisco?
Eastland Memorial Hospital in Eastland, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Cisco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Cisco have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–16.6%), 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 Cisco 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 Cisco.
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.