On CDC estimates, Heidelberg is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Heidelberg differs from Texas on 28 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Heidelberg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Heidelberg
Dental care lags in Heidelberg
33.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 25.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Heidelberg adults get no exercise
47.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Heidelberg
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.8%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Heidelberg runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Heidelberg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Heidelberg is healthier than 2%. Against the 1,087 towns with similar household incomes ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 20%. 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 Heidelberg’s likely range.
What’s behind Heidelberg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heidelberg is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 17% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Heidelberg’s median household income is $33,953; among the 1,087 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Heidelberg compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Heidelberg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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.
Out of every 100 Heidelberg adults…
Heidelberg runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Heidelberg residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Heidelberg
No hospital or community health center in Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg; ≈ 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 Heidelberg adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Heidelberg 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.
48% of Heidelberg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Heidelberg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg | D− | 49.3% | 23.8% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Mercedes | D | 44.9% | 19.6% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Heidelberg adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Heidelberg
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Heidelberg is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Heidelberg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Heidelberg | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 44.3%39.9–48.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%19.2–23.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.7–21.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 49.3%44.7–54 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 23.8%21.5–26 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%36.6–42.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%36.2–42.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22.2–26.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4.1–5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.9–10 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%7.6–10.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.8%22.5–29.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%15.7–21.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 47.4%42.8–51.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.4–16.7 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.9%38.5–47.2 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 45.8%40.3–51.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%69.7–75.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 33.9%31.1–36.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.7%76.3–81.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%74.4–79.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 45.3%40.9–50 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.9%55.7–70.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.5–23.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.2%30.9–37.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 48.5%46.1–51.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 34.8%32.2–37.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 24.7%22.5–27.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 24.4%22.6–26.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 48%45.7–50.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.6%43.1–51.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.5%24.4–30.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.9%21.1–26.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 17.8%15.8–19.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.2%14.1–18.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 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 Heidelberg
Is Heidelberg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Heidelberg is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Heidelberg?
CDC estimates 49.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 44.7% and 54%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Heidelberg?
Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Heidelberg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Heidelberg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 45.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 40.3–51.1%), 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 Heidelberg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Heidelberg.
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.