Photo: The original uploader was Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Goldthwaite is healthier than 84%
Goldthwaite differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goldthwaite. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goldthwaite
Goldthwaite is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Goldthwaite is healthier than 51%. Against the 7,363 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 84%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Goldthwaite
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.1%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Goldthwaite runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Goldthwaite is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Goldthwaite’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Goldthwaite
The closest emergency room is Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood in Brownwood, 29.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Goldthwaite keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (58.7% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (87.8% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Goldthwaite’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Goldthwaite’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Goldthwaite is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 70% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Goldthwaite’s median household income is $54,808; among the 7,363 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Goldthwaite adults…
Goldthwaite runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Goldthwaite
No hospital or community health center in Goldthwaite 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 Goldthwaite; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Goldthwaite 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.
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How Goldthwaite adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Goldthwaite does better than Texas.
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.
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 Goldthwaite adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Goldthwaite and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthwaite | B− | 33.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Goldthwaite adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Goldthwaite
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Goldthwaite is better than Texas on 10 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Goldthwaite’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Goldthwaite | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18–25 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.4–16.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.1–18.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%25.4–42.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.3–15.4 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.5–42.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%34.9–44.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%25.7–32.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–11.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.6%6.2–9.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.4–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.3–12.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.2–15.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%22.4–32.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.2–19.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%28.1–41.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.1%12.2–18.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73–80.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%55.1–62.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%85.9–89.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.2–82.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%59.4–69.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%66.5–81.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%18.9–26.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.9–27.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%10.6–13.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%29.2–39.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14–19.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.2–16.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.2–10.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.4–4.7 | 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 Goldthwaite
Is Goldthwaite a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Goldthwaite is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− 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 Goldthwaite?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 42.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Goldthwaite?
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood in Brownwood, 29.1 miles in a straight line from Goldthwaite’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Goldthwaite have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–18.2%), 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 Goldthwaite 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 Goldthwaite.
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.