Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, East Bernard is healthier than 20%
East Bernard differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Bernard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Bernard
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in East Bernard
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, East Bernard runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
East Bernard trails towns with similar incomes
East Bernard is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, and only 20% of the 8,880 towns with similar household incomes ($73K–$122K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Fewer East Bernard adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 East Bernard’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind East Bernard’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Bernard is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 60% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). East Bernard’s median household income is $97,961; among the 8,880 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 20%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where East Bernard compares well: worried about having enough food, 11.4% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 10.1% (U.S. 12%); lack reliable transportation, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Out of every 100 East Bernard adults…
East Bernard runs above TX on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of East Bernard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near East Bernard
No hospital or community health center in East Bernard 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 East Bernard; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of East Bernard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How East Bernard adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, East Bernard does better than Texas.
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East Bernard and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bernard | C+ | 37.5% | 13.1% | 13.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Bernard adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Bernard
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Bernard is better than Texas on 8 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside East Bernard’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Bernard | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%17.9–25.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.2–16.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.6–19.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%29.1–46.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.1–15.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%32.7–41.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%33.9–43.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24–31.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.1–9.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.3–16.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%10.9–16.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%22–32.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.7–20.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%29.1–43.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%12.2–18 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%71.7–79.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%56.6–64.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.6–88.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%74.9–80.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%56.9–67.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%66.9–81.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.5–27.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%20–26.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%27.7–38.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.1–18.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.5–17.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.1–10.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.5–4.8 | 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 East Bernard
Is East Bernard a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Bernard is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Bernard?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 46.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Bernard?
Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake, 17.6 miles in a straight line from East Bernard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in East Bernard have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–18%), 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 East Bernard more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Bernard.
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.