Photo: Aggie0083 at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, College Station is healthier than 97%
College Station differs from Texas on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for College Station. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in College Station
College Station is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, College Station is healthier than 73%. Against the 6,103 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 97%. Health Grade ↓
Mental distress runs high in College Station
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.6%), vs 16.9% across Texas. Depression is above the state too: 26.7%, vs 21.2% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in College Station
College Station runs below Texas on nine chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (6.3% vs 12.7%), stroke (1.7% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (3% vs 5.6%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). Conditions ↓
College Station has a top-rated hospital
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
College Station is an active town
Only 23.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. The town has 38 miles of trails across 67 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 College Station’s likely range.
What’s behind College Station’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, College Station is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #143 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). College Station’s median household income is $50,900; among the 6,103 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 97%, more than its income alone would suggest.
At 127,472 residents, College Station is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
How College Station adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, College Station runs above Texas.
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Out of every 100 College Station adults…
College Station runs below TX on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of College Station residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near College Station
1 hospital and 1 community health center in College Station, 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 College Station; ≈ 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.
38 miles of trails across 67 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of College Station adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.8% of College Station adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
College Station and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | B+ | 27.2% | 6.3% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Bryan | C+ | 33.4% | 12.6% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of College Station adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for College Station
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, College Station is better than Texas on 14 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside College Station’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | College Station | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%16.8–21.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.6%20.3–24.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.2%21.2–33.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21.9%18.9–25 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 24.7%21.5–28 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3%2.7–3.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.6–4.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.7%1.5–1.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.9%8.9–13.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%9.3–12.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%19.4–26.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%16.7–24 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%29.2–42 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 69%64.3–73.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.5%47.9–55.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 72.1%69.3–74.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 56.1%53.3–59 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.9%56.6–66.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%67–82 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%22.9–30.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24.4–32 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%19.2–23.4 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%13.5–17.1 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14%12.7–15.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8%15.9–19.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%27.2–35 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8%7–9.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%18.1–22.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3 | 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 College Station
Is College Station a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, College Station is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #143 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 College Station?
CDC estimates 27.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.2% and 33.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to College Station?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati in College Station, 2.1 miles in a straight line from College Station’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in College Station have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.3–17.2%), 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 College Station 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 College Station.
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.