On CDC estimates, Fort Hancock is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Fort Hancock differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Hancock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Hancock
Dental care lags in Fort Hancock
36.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 22.5% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Fort Hancock’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Fort Hancock adults get no exercise
46.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. There are 38 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Fort Hancock
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.6%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Fort Hancock runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fort Hancock is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Fort Hancock is healthier than 12%. Against the 5,025 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 35%. 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 Fort Hancock’s likely range.
What’s behind Fort Hancock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Hancock is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 58% 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). Fort Hancock’s median household income is $48,000; among the 5,025 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Fort Hancock compares well: binge drinking, 12.4% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort Hancock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
38 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Fort Hancock adults…
Fort Hancock runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Fort Hancock residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Fort Hancock
1 community health center in Fort Hancock, 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 Fort Hancock; ≈ 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 Fort Hancock adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Fort Hancock does better than Texas.
A hello is a start.
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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.
25.7% of Fort Hancock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Fort Hancock and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hancock | D | 42.2% | 23.6% | 15% | CDC place |
| Acala | — | — | — | — |
Acala: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fort Hancock adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fort Hancock
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fort Hancock is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Fort Hancock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fort Hancock | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 39.4%34.8–44.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18–22.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%15–18.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.2%38.2–46.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 23.6%21.5–25.6 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.3%39.9–44.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.3%40–44.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.3%25.5–29.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.3–9.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.3–6.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.5–9.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.5%18.7–26.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.6–17.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 46.2%41.4–50.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%11.1–13.8 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%32.3–46.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 40.1%32.9–47.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%73.6–78.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 36.8%33.3–40.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.1–86.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%78.7–82 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 48.7%43.1–54 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.4%57–74.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%17.2–20.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.8%25–32.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.5%27.8–33.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22%19.5–24.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.3%12.5–16.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%12.7–15.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.7%23.1–28.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45%40.8–49.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.5%23–29.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.7%17–22.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13.8%11.9–15.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%10.6–14.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.3%6.9–9.7 | 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 Fort Hancock
Is Fort Hancock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fort Hancock is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fort Hancock?
CDC estimates 42.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.2% and 46.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Fort Hancock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 32.9–47.2%), 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 Fort Hancock more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Hancock.
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.