Photo: DoyleWelborn · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Cut and Shoot is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Cut and Shoot differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cut and Shoot. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cut and Shoot
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Cut and Shoot
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Cut and Shoot runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cut and Shoot
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Cut and Shoot, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 77.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Cut and Shoot’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Cut and Shoot’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cut and Shoot is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 60% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Cut and Shoot’s median household income is $72,250; among the 10,689 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Cut and Shoot adults…
Cut and Shoot runs above TX on 7 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cut and Shoot adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Cut and Shoot
No hospital or community health center in Cut and Shoot 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 Cut and Shoot; ≈ 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 Cut and Shoot adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Cut and Shoot runs above 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.
12.7% of Cut and Shoot adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Cut and Shoot and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut and Shoot | C− | 34.9% | 14.3% | 17.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cut and Shoot adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cut and Shoot
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cut and Shoot is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Cut and Shoot’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cut and Shoot | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.7%21.6–27.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.3–18.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.1–21.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%28.4–41.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.4–16.1 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%33.4–41.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%35.8–44 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.7%25.5–31.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–11.9 | 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 | 7.8%6.9–8.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%12–17.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%14.7–19.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.5%24.9–33.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.2–20.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%34.2–42.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18%15.4–20.8 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.6%69.6–77.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.3%50–56.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82.2–86 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.3–79.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%56.7–64.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%65.9–78.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21–28 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.5%25.4–31.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%14.9–18.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.7%13.2–16.3 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.5–10.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%11.4–14 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%31–39.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.2–19.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.5–19.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.6 | 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 Cut and Shoot
Is Cut and Shoot a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cut and Shoot is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cut and Shoot?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 41.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cut and Shoot?
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe in Conroe, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Cut and Shoot’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cut and Shoot have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.4–20.8%), 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 Cut and Shoot 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 Cut and Shoot.
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.