Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Combine is healthier than 14%
Combine differs from Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Combine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Combine
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Combine
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Combine runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Combine trails towns with similar incomes
Combine is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, and only 14% of the 9,335 towns with similar household incomes ($71K–$118K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Combine
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.5% across Texas. 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 Combine’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Combine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Combine is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #328 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 51% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 23%).
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). Combine’s median household income is $94,756; among the 9,335 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 14%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Few Texas towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Combine is healthier than 49% of graded towns, against 34% nationally.
Out of every 100 Combine adults…
Combine runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Combine
No hospital or community health center in Combine 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 Combine; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Combine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Combine adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Combine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Combine and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combine | C | 36.1% | 12.9% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Seagoville | D | 40.1% | 13.6% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Combine adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Combine
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Combine is better than Texas on 6 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Combine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Combine | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%20.6–26 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%16.2–19.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%30.8–41.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.5–14.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%33.1–39.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%36–42.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.7–28.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.6–9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.4–7.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%6.9–9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%13.1–17.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.3%25.7–33 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%15.3–19.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%31.9–39.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.7%15.5–20.2 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%72.2–77.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%54.3–59.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.6–86.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%74.4–79.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%58.7–65.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%67–77.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%20.3–25.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.3%25.7–31 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.1%15.9–18.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.1%12.9–15.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%8.4–10.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.8–10.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12%10.9–13 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%29.7–36.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%14.1–17.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14.3–17.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7.1–8.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.3–6.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8–10.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–5 | 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 Combine
Is Combine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Combine is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #328 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 Combine?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 41.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Combine?
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster in Lancaster, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Combine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Combine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.5–20.2%), 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 Combine 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 Combine.
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.