On CDC estimates, Grand Saline is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Grand Saline differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grand Saline. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Saline
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Grand Saline
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Grand Saline runs above Texas on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Grand Saline
45.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 25.4% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Grand Saline is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Grand Saline is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Grand Saline, and more people treating it
40.5% 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 Grand Saline’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Grand Saline’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Saline is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #580 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 32% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Grand Saline’s median household income is $50,028; among the 5,806 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Grand Saline adults…
Grand Saline runs above TX on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand Saline adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Grand Saline
No hospital or community health center in Grand Saline 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 Grand Saline; ≈ 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.
How Grand Saline adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Grand Saline runs above 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.
21.8% of Grand Saline adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Grand Saline and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Saline | D | 38.4% | 15.7% | 19.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand Saline adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grand Saline
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grand Saline is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Grand Saline’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grand Saline | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.5%26.3–34.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.3–21.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.3–23.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.4%30–47.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.6–18 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.5%36.3–44.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36–44.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.2–34 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.5%9.7–13.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.4%21.5–29.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.8%16.7–23 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.4%30.9–42.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.7–18.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%31.5–46.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.9%18.2–26.3 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.9%69.9–77.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.7%41.9–49.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%79.4–84.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75–80.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.5%52.1–62.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.3%55.9–73.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%22.7–30.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.1%25.3–33.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.9%21.7–26.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%15.8–19.7 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.3%10.9–13.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%11.3–13.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.8%19.7–24.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.8%37.6–48.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22%19–25 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.6%17.9–23.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13%11.2–14.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.4–7.2 | 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 Grand Saline
Is Grand Saline a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Saline is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #580 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grand Saline?
CDC estimates 38.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 47.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grand Saline?
UT Health East Texas Quitman Hospital in Quitman, 17.6 miles in a straight line from Grand Saline’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grand Saline have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.2–26.3%), 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 Grand Saline 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 Grand Saline.
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.