Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Coleman is healthier than 81%
Coleman differs from Texas on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coleman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coleman
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Coleman
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Coleman runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Coleman, and more people treating it
42.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Coleman
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Coleman is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Coleman is healthier than 19%. Against the 1,189 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
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 Coleman’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Coleman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coleman is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, #450 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 40% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Coleman’s median household income is $34,613; among the 1,189 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Coleman compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Coleman adults…
Coleman runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Coleman is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Coleman as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coleman 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.
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Care in and near Coleman
1 hospital in Coleman, 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 Coleman; ≈ 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 Coleman adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
14.3% of Coleman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Coleman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman | C− | 37.7% | 16% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coleman adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Coleman
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Coleman is better than Texas on 8 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Coleman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Coleman | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%21.7–29.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.6–19.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.4–20 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%28.9–47.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16%13.7–18.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.4%37.6–47.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%37–47 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.5%28.6–36.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–12 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9–11.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8–10.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.3–11.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11.1–16.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.5–19.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%26.4–37.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12–18.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%30.1–44.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.4%12.6–18.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.3–81 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.7%49.9–57.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%84.9–88.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%77.9–83.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%58.4–69.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%65.5–74.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20–27.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%22.8–30 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%15.7–19.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%12–15.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%12.8–15.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.3%33.1–43.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.2%17.2–23.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.1–18.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.8–12 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.4–6 | 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 Coleman
Is Coleman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coleman is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #450 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 Coleman?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 47.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Coleman?
Coleman County Medical Center Company in Coleman, 0.2 miles in a straight line from Coleman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Coleman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–18.4%), 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 Coleman more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coleman.
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.