Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Granite Shoals is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Granite Shoals trails Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Granite Shoals. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Granite Shoals
Making ends meet is harder in Granite Shoals
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.5%), vs 19.3% across Texas. No reliable transportation (14% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 23.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Granite Shoals
49.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Granite Shoals
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Granite Shoals runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Granite Shoals’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Granite Shoals’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Granite Shoals is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns, #365 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 56% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Granite Shoals’ median household income is $78,042; among the 10,832 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.1% of Granite Shoals adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Granite Shoals adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Granite Shoals adults…
Granite Shoals runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Granite Shoals
No hospital or community health center in Granite Shoals 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 Granite Shoals; ≈ 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 Granite Shoals 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.
Granite Shoals and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Shoals | C | 37.7% | 13.8% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Horseshoe Bay | B+ | 32.3% | 14.4% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Highland Haven | — | — | — | — |
Highland Haven: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Granite Shoals adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Granite Shoals
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Granite Shoals is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Granite Shoals’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Granite Shoals | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.3%21.7–29.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.3–17.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.2–19.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%29.3–46.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%11.9–15.9 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.2–40 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%33.2–42.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.4%22.2–28.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.3%17.7–25.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.9–16.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.7%25.5–36.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.6–20.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%32.9–47.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.1%19.8–28.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%69–77.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.6%45.8–53.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82–86.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%72.7–78.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.9%49.5–60.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%62.3–78.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.4–25.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.4%25.8–33.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.5%25.2–29.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.6%18.6–22.7 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%12.1–15.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14%12.8–15.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.1%20.9–25.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%30.1–40.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.3–19.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.4–19.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6–7.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8–10.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 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 Granite Shoals
Is Granite Shoals a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Granite Shoals is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #365 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Granite Shoals?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 46.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Granite Shoals?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls in Marble Falls, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Granite Shoals’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Granite Shoals have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.8–28.4%), 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 Granite Shoals 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 Granite Shoals.
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.