Photo: Theunderratedtaco · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Edinburg as a whole is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Edinburg differs from Texas on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edinburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edinburg
Edinburg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Edinburg is healthier than 26%. Against the 8,768 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 41%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Edinburg
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.1%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Housing insecurity (22.6% vs 16.4%) and no reliable transportation (14.3% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 23% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Edinburg
46.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
1 in 3 working-age adults in Edinburg has no health insurance
32.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Edinburg has four hospitals within its borders
4 hospitals are inside Edinburg. South Texas Health System is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Edinburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Edinburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edinburg is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #396 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 77% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Edinburg’s median household income is $59,466; among the 8,768 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 41%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Edinburg compares well: high blood pressure, 29.6% (U.S. 34.4%); arthritis, 17.3% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 110,700 residents, Edinburg is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23% of Edinburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edinburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Edinburg
4 hospitals in Edinburg, 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 Edinburg; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Edinburg adults…
Edinburg runs below TX on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Edinburg residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 24 parks and preserves
How Edinburg adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Edinburg and the towns around it
Edinburg’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg | C | 42.5% | 14.4% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Murillo | D | 44.7% | 15.8% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| César Chávez | D | 45.3% | 20.7% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Doolittle | D− | 48.8% | 19.6% | 18.9% | CDC place |
| McAllen | C | 41.8% | 16.5% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Lopezville | D | 45.7% | 19% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edinburg adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edinburg
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edinburg is better than Texas on 6 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Edinburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edinburg | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.6%26.1–31.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.9–15.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16.2–19.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.5%38.1–46.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.4%13–15.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%27–32.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%29.7–35.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 17.3%15.5–19.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4.1–5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.3%12.9–17.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.6%29.4–36 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.7–20.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%35.4–43.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 32.3%29.6–35.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%67.7–74 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.8%43.7–49.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.3%78.4–82.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.6%67.9–73.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53%48.6–57.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%63.5–76.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.1%17.7–22.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26.9–33 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.1%26–30.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.6%20.5–24.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.5%13–16 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.3%13.1–15.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23%21.1–24.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%31.6–38 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.7–16.8 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.1%16.3–19.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.8–7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.2%8.5–9.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 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 Edinburg
Is Edinburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edinburg is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #396 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 41%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edinburg?
CDC estimates 42.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.1% and 46.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edinburg?
South Texas Health System in Edinburg, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Edinburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Edinburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 32.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 29.6–35.2%), 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 Edinburg 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 Edinburg.
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.