Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Goliad is healthier than 85%
Goliad differs from Texas on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goliad. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goliad
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Goliad
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Goliad runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Goliad
The closest emergency room is De Tar Hospital Navarro in Victoria, 25.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Goliad, and more people treating it
38.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Goliad is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Goliad is healthier than 36%. Against the 3,119 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 85%. 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 Goliad’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Goliad’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Goliad is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Goliad’s median household income is $42,266; among the 3,119 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 85%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Goliad compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Goliad adults…
Goliad runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Goliad
No hospital or community health center in Goliad 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 Goliad; ≈ 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 Goliad 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 Goliad adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
13.4% of Goliad adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Goliad and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goliad | C+ | 36.8% | 15.9% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Goliad adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Goliad
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Goliad is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Goliad’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Goliad | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%21.8–28.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.3–17.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%28.5–45.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.9%13.8–18 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.2–42.7 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.3–44.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.2–30.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.9–8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.9%10.4–15.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10.2–14.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%26.7–36.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12–17.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%29.2–44.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.6%18.5–25 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%72.5–79.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.7%50.9–58.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.2–88.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.2–82.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.2%55.6–66.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%63.6–79.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.1–23.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24.4–32 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.9%17–20.8 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%13.5–16.9 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%9–10.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%12–15 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%31.5–40.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%16–21 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.3–17.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 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 Goliad
Is Goliad a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Goliad is healthier than 36% 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 Goliad?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 45.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Goliad?
De Tar Hospital Navarro in Victoria, 25.1 miles in a straight line from Goliad’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Goliad have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.5–25%), 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 Goliad 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 Goliad.
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.