On CDC estimates, Hideaway is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Hideaway differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hideaway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hideaway
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Hideaway
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.4%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.8%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Hideaway runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hideaway, and more people treating it
43.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 85.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hideaway keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.5% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (65.5% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Hideaway’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Hideaway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hideaway is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #109 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Hideaway’s median household income is $109,712; among the 7,189 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hideaway adults…
Hideaway runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Hideaway is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hideaway as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hideaway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Hideaway
No hospital or community health center in Hideaway 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 Hideaway; ≈ 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.
How Hideaway adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Hideaway does better than Texas.
A hello is a start.
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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.
4.4% of Hideaway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Hideaway and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hideaway adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hideaway
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hideaway is better than Texas on 17 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Hideaway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hideaway | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%12.6–19.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.6–14.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.3–13.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.1%23.3–37.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.4–15.9 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.8%39–48.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46%40.9–51 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.8%31.7–40.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 15.4%13.8–17 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%7.7–10.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%5.7–8.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.6–5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.6–11.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%6.3–10.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21%16.4–26.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.2–15.2 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%26.3–38.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.2–8.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.5%80.4–86.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.5%61.9–69 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.5%92.4–94.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 85.6%82.9–88 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.3%71–79.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%71.9–84.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.3%17.2–23.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.4–24.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.9%5.2–6.8 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.5%4–4.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.4%3.8–5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%26.3–36.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%12.7–19.1 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.5%8–11.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%8.9–12.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.1–4.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.2–7.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.7 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Hideaway
Is Hideaway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hideaway is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #109 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hideaway?
CDC estimates 30.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.3% and 37.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hideaway?
Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Hideaway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hideaway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8.4%), 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 Hideaway more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hideaway.
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.