Photo: ProfReader · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Gonzales is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Gonzales differs from Texas on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gonzales. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gonzales
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Gonzales
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Gonzales runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Gonzales adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.3%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Gonzales is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Gonzales is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Gonzales, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 77.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Gonzales’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Gonzales’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gonzales is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #555 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 33% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Gonzales’ median household income is $51,929; among the 6,435 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Gonzales adults…
Gonzales runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Gonzales residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Gonzales adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Gonzales
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Gonzales, 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 Gonzales; ≈ 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 Gonzales adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
20.8% of Gonzales adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Gonzales and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales | D | 41.1% | 17.6% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gonzales adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gonzales
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gonzales is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Gonzales’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gonzales | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.2%28.5–35.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.7–19.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.2–20.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.1%32.4–50 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15.4–19.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40%35.7–44.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.3–43.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%23.6–29.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.7–9.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.5%16.1–23.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14.2–18.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.3%33.8–44.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.8–17.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%31.9–47.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 29.3%25.6–33.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%70.5–78.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.9%42.9–50.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81.2–85.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75–80.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.4%49.9–60.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%60.3–77.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.2–25.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.9%27–35 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.4%24–28.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.4%18.3–22.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13%11.4–14.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13%11.9–14.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.8%18.7–22.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.3%36.3–46 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.7%19.1–24.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%16.9–21.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.8%10.5–13.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.4%5.8–7 | 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 Gonzales
Is Gonzales a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gonzales is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #555 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gonzales?
CDC estimates 41.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 50%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gonzales?
Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis in Luling, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Gonzales’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Gonzales have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 29.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 25.6–33.1%), 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 Gonzales 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 Gonzales.
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.