Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Cleveland is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Cleveland trails Texas on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cleveland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cleveland
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Cleveland
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Cleveland runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Cleveland is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Cleveland is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Cleveland
45.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 23.3% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). 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 Cleveland’s likely range.
What’s behind Cleveland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #593 of 641 in Texas. All seven of Cleveland’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 37.1% of adults, against 27.8% across Texas and 24.7% 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). Cleveland’s median household income is $54,519; among the 7,276 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Cleveland adults…
Cleveland runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Cleveland residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cleveland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Cleveland
1 community health center in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland; ≈ 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.
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How Cleveland adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Cleveland runs above Texas.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24% of Cleveland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Cleveland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | D | 42.3% | 16.2% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| North Cleveland | — | — | — | — |
North Cleveland: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cleveland adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cleveland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cleveland is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Cleveland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cleveland | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.5%27.3–34 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.2–22.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.3%33.9–51.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.3–18.3 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.9%35.8–44.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%32.4–41.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23–29.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%8.2–10.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.3%19.7–27.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.8–21.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.1%32–42.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.1–19.3 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%33.9–48.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.9%21.1–26.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%69.1–77 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.9%42.3–49.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.2%79–83.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.5–77.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.9%49.4–60.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%63.5–79.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.6–26.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.7%27.8–35.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.5%25.1–30.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.7%19.4–23.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.3%13–15.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24%21.7–26.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.9%35.4–44.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%17.7–22.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.9%17.9–22.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.8%8.1–9.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%11–13.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 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 Cleveland
Is Cleveland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health, #593 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cleveland?
CDC estimates 42.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 51.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cleveland?
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in Kingwood, 19.9 miles in a straight line from Cleveland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cleveland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.1–26.6%), 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 Cleveland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cleveland.
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.