Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cross Mountain is healthier than 9%
Cross Mountain differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cross Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cross Mountain
Against towns with similar incomes, Cross Mountain’s lead shrinks
Cross Mountain is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but 9% of the 960 towns with similar household incomes ($154K–$256K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Cross Mountain
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.6%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Cross Mountain keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.7% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.8% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
Cross Mountain is an active town
Only 21.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% 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 Cross Mountain’s likely range.
What’s behind Cross Mountain’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cross Mountain is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #90 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Cross Mountain’s median household income is $205,164; among the 960 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($154K–$256K), it’s healthier than 9%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Cross Mountain adults…
Cross Mountain runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Cross Mountain residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. COPD run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cross Mountain 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.
Care in and near Cross Mountain
No hospital or community health center in Cross Mountain 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 Cross Mountain; ≈ 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 Cross Mountain adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Cross Mountain does better than 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.1% of Cross Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Cross Mountain and the towns around it
Cross Mountain’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Mountain | A− | 29.2% | 12.2% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| San Antonio | C | 34.9% | 15.2% | 13% | CDC place |
| Scenic Oaks | A | 29.4% | 11.3% | 9.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cross Mountain adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cross Mountain
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cross Mountain is better than Texas on 17 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Cross Mountain’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cross Mountain | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%13.4–17.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.2%25.1–33.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%31.7–38.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33–39.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%22.9–28.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.9%4–6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.4–11 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%18.6–25 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%14–18.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%32.9–39.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%8.8–12.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%73.6–79.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.7%66.1–71.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.4–91.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.2–80.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.8–70.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%71.4–81.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.7–24.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21.8–27 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%6–7.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%22.4–28.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.3–12.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 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 Cross Mountain
Is Cross Mountain a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cross Mountain is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #90 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 Cross Mountain?
CDC estimates 29.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 33.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cross Mountain?
Bandera Family Hospital in San Antonio, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Cross Mountain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Cross Mountain have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–12.8%), 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 Cross Mountain 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 Cross Mountain.
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.