On CDC estimates, Glidden is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Glidden trails Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glidden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glidden
Glidden trails towns with similar incomes
Glidden is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, and only 3% of the 8,717 towns with similar household incomes ($74K–$124K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Glidden
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Glidden runs above Texas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Glidden
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.2%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Housing insecurity (19.7% vs 16.4%) is higher too. 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 Glidden’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Glidden’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glidden is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 43% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Glidden’s median household income is $99,276; among the 8,717 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$124K), it’s healthier than 3%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Glidden adults…
Glidden runs above TX on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 3% of Glidden residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.4% of Glidden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Glidden
No hospital or community health center in Glidden 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 Glidden; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glidden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Glidden adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
Glidden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glidden adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glidden
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glidden is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Glidden’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glidden | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27%23.5–30.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.5–20.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%31.3–48.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.5–16.1 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.6–39.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%30.9–39.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.1%20.4–26 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.3–17.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13–18.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.3%28.3–38.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%31.7–46.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.9%21.1–29 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.4%68.4–76.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47%43.4–50.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82%79.5–84.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%71.6–76.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.3%51.3–61.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%62.5–78.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.1–25.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.9%27.1–34.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.2%22–26.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.7%17.6–21.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.6%11.2–14.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.5%11.4–13.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.4%16.6–20.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.4%31.6–41.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%14.6–19.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18%15.7–20.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.9–11.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 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 Glidden
Is Glidden a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glidden is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glidden?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 48.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glidden?
Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Glidden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glidden have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.1–29%), 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 Glidden 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 Glidden.
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.