Photo: Liveon001 at English Wikipedia · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Henrietta is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns
Henrietta differs from Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Henrietta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Henrietta
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Henrietta
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.7%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Henrietta runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Henrietta is short on primary care and mental health care
Henrietta’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Henrietta, and more people treating it
38.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Henrietta adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Henrietta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Henrietta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henrietta is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns, #316 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Henrietta’s median household income is $66,630; among the 10,159 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Where Henrietta compares well: worried about having enough food, 13.1% (U.S. 15%).
Out of every 100 Henrietta adults…
Henrietta runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Henrietta is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Henrietta as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Henrietta
1 hospital in Henrietta, 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 Henrietta; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Henrietta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.6% of Henrietta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Henrietta adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Henrietta runs above Texas.
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Henrietta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrietta | C+ | 35.6% | 12.9% | 15.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Henrietta adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Henrietta
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Henrietta is better than Texas on 7 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Henrietta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Henrietta | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%18.1–25.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%12.8–17.6 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%15.8–20.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%27.1–44.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%10.8–14.9 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%33.4–42.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%34.4–43.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26–33.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.2–10.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.1–15.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%12.4–19.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.1%21.8–32.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.7–20.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%28.7–43.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%8.8–14.9 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%71.9–79.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.7%53.7–61.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%83.7–88.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.3–81 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%59.7–69.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%61.6–78.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%21.4–29.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.6–28.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%11.7–14.7 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%10–12.8 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7.1–9.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29–39.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%13.9–19.8 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.3–18.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.6–6.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%7.9–11.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.6–5.2 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Henrietta
Is Henrietta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Henrietta is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #316 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Henrietta?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 44.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Henrietta?
Clay County Memorial Hospital in Henrietta, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Henrietta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Henrietta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–14.9%), 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 Henrietta more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Henrietta.
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.