Citrus City’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Citrus City differs from Texas on 26 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Citrus City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Citrus City
Dental care lags in Citrus City
25.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 36.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Citrus City adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (49.1%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Citrus City
57.1% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (3 times the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (29.3% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (29.4% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 56.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% 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 Citrus City’s likely range.
What’s behind Citrus City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Citrus City is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Citrus City’s estimates fall in the lowest 7% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is fair or poor health: 46.3% of adults, against 21.8% across Texas and 19.4% nationally.
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). Citrus City’s median household income is $39,375; among the 2,203 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$49K), it’s healthier than 3%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Citrus City compares well: arthritis, 18.6% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 2.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Citrus City 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
56.8% of Citrus City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Citrus City adults…
Citrus City runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Citrus City residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Citrus City
No hospital or community health center in Citrus City 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 Citrus City; ≈ 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).
How Citrus City adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Citrus City runs above 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.
Citrus City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus City | D− | 49.8% | 18.9% | 20.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Citrus City adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Citrus City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Citrus City is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Citrus City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Citrus City | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 46.3%42.4–50.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%19–23.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 23.5%21.3–26 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 49.8%45.2–54.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.9%17–20.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%30.3–36.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%30.5–36.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.6%16.7–20.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 36.7%31.9–41.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.9%18.3–23.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 49.1%44.6–53.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.7–18.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.1%40.7–49.5 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 52.4%46.5–57.9 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.3%63.7–70.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 25.7%23.2–28.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 71.4%68.1–74.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.9%64.9–70.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 36.1%32.1–40.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 58.8%50.9–66.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.7–26.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 37%33.5–40.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 57.1%54.2–59.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 41.2%38.1–44.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 29.4%26.6–32.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 29.3%27.1–31.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 56.8%53.9–59.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 49%44.7–53.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.8%21.3–26.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 28.6%25.6–31.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 17.6%15.9–19.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17.5%15.5–19.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.8%8.7–11 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Citrus City
Is Citrus City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Citrus City is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Citrus City?
CDC estimates 49.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 45.2% and 54.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Citrus City?
Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Citrus City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Citrus City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 52.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 46.5–57.9%), 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 Citrus City more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Citrus City.
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.