On CDC estimates, Donna is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Donna differs from Texas on 27 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Donna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Donna
More Donna adults get no exercise
45.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Donna
39.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 24.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Donna
22.4% of adults have diabetes, vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Donna runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Donna’s likely range.
What’s behind Donna’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Donna is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #615 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 26% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health 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). Donna’s median household income is $40,438; among the 2,512 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$51K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Donna compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
3.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Donna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Donna adults…
Donna runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Donna
1 community health center in Donna, 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 Donna; ≈ 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 Donna adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Donna 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.
36.4% of Donna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Donna and the towns around it
Donna’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna | D− | 48.3% | 22.4% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| Scissors | D− | 47% | 19.5% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Midway South | D− | 48.9% | 20.9% | 18% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Donna adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Donna
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Donna is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Donna’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Donna | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 42.6%39.3–45.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.8–22.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%18–21.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48.3%43.8–52.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 22.4%20.4–24.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.1%36.2–42 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%35.9–41.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.6–27.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.6–5.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8.3–9.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%8–9.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.7–5.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.8%21.4–28.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%15.2–19.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 45.6%41.6–49.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.5–16.8 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.3%36–44.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 43.8%39.7–48.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.8%69.7–75.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 39.4%36.4–42.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.7%76.5–80.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%74.3–78.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 50.2%45.8–54.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.9%58.7–72.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%19.1–24.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.1%28.9–35.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 39.4%36.9–42 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28.4%26–30.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.1%17.3–21.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.4%17.9–20.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 36.4%33.9–38.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.3%43.6–50.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.4%24–28.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.5%21.3–25.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 16.4%15.1–17.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.7%14.2–17.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.8%9–10.6 | 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 Donna
Is Donna a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Donna is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #615 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Donna?
CDC estimates 48.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 43.8% and 52.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Donna?
Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Donna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Donna have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 43.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 39.7–48.2%), 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 Donna 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 Donna.
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.