On CDC estimates, Grapeland is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Grapeland differs from Texas on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grapeland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grapeland
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Grapeland
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Grapeland runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Grapeland
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 22.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Grapeland’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Grapeland is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Grapeland 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 Grapeland, and more people treating it
45.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Grapeland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Grapeland is healthier than 7%. Against the 2,281 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 40%. 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 Grapeland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Grapeland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grapeland is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 25% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Grapeland’s median household income is $39,643; among the 2,281 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Grapeland compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Grapeland adults…
Grapeland runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grapeland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Grapeland
No hospital or community health center in Grapeland 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 Grapeland; ≈ 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 Grapeland adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Grapeland 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.
19.9% of Grapeland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Grapeland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapeland | D | 39.5% | 18% | 18.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grapeland adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grapeland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grapeland is better than Texas on 4 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Grapeland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grapeland | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.3%25.5–33.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.2–19.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.4–21.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%31.1–48 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18%15.6–20.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.4%40.9–49.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35–44 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%28.4–35.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8–10.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.3–12.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5–6.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.8%19.1–26.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%16.1–22 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.2%29.7–40.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.1–16.2 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41%34.2–48.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.1%12.6–18 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.5–81.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.5%45.8–53 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.8–87.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.7–82.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%57.6–67.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%63.7–79.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.5–27.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.5%25.8–33.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.9%19.8–24.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%15.6–19.5 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.9%11.4–14.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.5–12.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.9%17.9–21.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41%35.9–46.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.6%19.6–25.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.1%15.9–20.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.8–10 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%10.9–14.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 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 Grapeland
Is Grapeland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grapeland is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grapeland?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 48%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grapeland?
Crockett Medical Center in Crockett, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Grapeland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Grapeland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–18%), 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 Grapeland 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 Grapeland.
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.