Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Holland is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Holland differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holland
Depression, arthritis and cancer run high in Holland
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.3%), vs 21.2% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.4%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Holland runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Holland adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 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 Holland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Holland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holland is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 57% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Holland’s median household income is $62,500; among the 9,527 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 45%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Holland adults…
Holland runs above TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Holland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Holland
No hospital or community health center in Holland 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 Holland; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Holland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Holland adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Holland runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Holland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland | C | 41.8% | 12.6% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Holland adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Holland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Holland is better than Texas on 7 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Holland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Holland | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%18.9–25.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.8–16.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.3–21 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.8%36.6–46.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11–14.4 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%30.4–37.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%31–37.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%23.7–29.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%5.8–8.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.3–15.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.7–16.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%24.7–33.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.3–18.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%35.3–44.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.8%13.1–18.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.6–78.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59%55.7–62.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.2–87.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.4–77.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%59.9–68.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%72.3–83.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%23–29.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23.4–29.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%13.4–16.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.6%12.3–15.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%8–9.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9.7–12.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.4–39 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13–17.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.2–18.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6–7.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.4–10 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.6 | 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 Holland
Is Holland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holland is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Holland?
CDC estimates 41.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.6% and 46.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Holland?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple in Temple, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Holland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Holland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.1–18.8%), 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 Holland 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 Holland.
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.