Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Crystal City is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Crystal City differs from Texas on 26 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crystal City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crystal City
More Crystal City adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (50.2%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Crystal City
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (25%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Crystal City runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Crystal City
40.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Crystal City’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Crystal City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Crystal City is healthier than 4%. Against the 1,480 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 28%. 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 Crystal City’s likely range.
What’s behind Crystal City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crystal City is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #607 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 24% of U.S. towns); no exercise 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). Crystal City’s median household income is $36,328; among the 1,480 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Crystal City compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.1% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 12.7% (U.S. 15.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Crystal City adults…
Crystal City runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crystal City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Crystal City
1 community health center in Crystal City, 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 Crystal City; ≈ 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 Crystal City adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Crystal City runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
31.4% of Crystal City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Crystal City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal City | D− | 48.3% | 25% | 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 Crystal City adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Crystal City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Crystal City is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Crystal City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Crystal City | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 43.4%39.4–47.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.7%19.8–23.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%17.2–20.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48.3%44.1–52.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 25%23.1–26.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.1%40.9–45.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%38.6–43 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 26.9%25.1–28.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.7–10.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.7–5.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%9–10.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%15.9–23.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15.5–20.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 50.2%46.1–54.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%32.7–47.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 42.1%36.6–47.9 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%71.5–76 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 40.5%37–44.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.4%78.2–82.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%76.3–79.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 48.9%43.4–54.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.7%62–71.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%18.7–22.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31%27–35.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.4%33.4–39.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.7%23.1–28.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.7%14.7–18.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.3%15.7–18.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.4%28.6–34.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48.6%44.9–52.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 28.2%25.5–31 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.5%20.1–25.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.8%9.8–11.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 16.7%14.8–18.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.8%13.1–16.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 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 Crystal City
Is Crystal City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crystal City is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #607 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Crystal City?
CDC estimates 48.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 44.1% and 52.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Crystal City?
Dimmit Regional Hospital in Carrizo Springs, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Crystal City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Crystal City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 42.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 36.6–47.9%), 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 Crystal City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crystal City.
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.