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Hamilton differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hamilton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Hamilton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Hamilton runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hamilton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.3%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Hamilton, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hamilton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hamilton is healthier than 16%. Against the 3,608 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 54%. 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 Hamilton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Hamilton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #490 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 41% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Hamilton’s median household income is $43,780; among the 3,608 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Where Hamilton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Hamilton adults…
Hamilton runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Hamilton
1 hospital in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton; ≈ 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 Hamilton 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.
14.9% of Hamilton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Hamilton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | C− | 37.4% | 15.2% | 17.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamilton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hamilton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hamilton is better than Texas on 5 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Hamilton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hamilton | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%22.1–30.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.7–19.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.2–20.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%28.9–46.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.1–17.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%37.1–46.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%36–45.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32%28.4–35.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8–10.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%8.7–12.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.6–15.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%14.2–20.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.6%27.1–38.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.4–18.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%31.1–45.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16%13–19.4 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%72.2–79.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.7%46.8–54.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.3–87.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.1–82.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57–67.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%62.6–78.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21–28.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.7–30 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.2%15.4–19 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11.5–14.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%8–10.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.9%13.3–16.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.3%33.9–44.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.4%17.2–23.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%14.9–19.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9–11.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6–8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.5–12.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.5–6.1 | 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 Hamilton
Is Hamilton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #490 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hamilton?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 46.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton?
Hamilton General Hospital in Hamilton, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Hamilton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hamilton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13–19.4%), 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton.
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.