Photo: Memer15151 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Hudson Bend is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Hudson Bend differs from Texas on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hudson Bend. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson Bend
Cancer runs high in Hudson Bend
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Hudson Bend is an active town
Only 19.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Hudson Bend keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (62.9% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 84.6%). 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 Hudson Bend’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Hudson Bend’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson Bend is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #85 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 88% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 67%.
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). Hudson Bend’s median household income is $95,703; among the 9,206 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hudson Bend adults…
Hudson Bend runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hudson Bend adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Hudson Bend
No hospital or community health center in Hudson Bend 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 Hudson Bend; ≈ 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 Hudson Bend adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Hudson Bend does better than Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
8% of Hudson Bend adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Hudson Bend and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Bend | A | 30.3% | 11% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Austin | A | 30.1% | 8.1% | 9.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hudson Bend adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hudson Bend
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hudson Bend is better than Texas on 15 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Hudson Bend’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hudson Bend | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%13.4–19.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%9.8–13.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.8–16.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%26.4–34.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11%9.4–12.7 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.4–35.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%36–41.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 24.3%21.8–26.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%4.4–7.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.5–3.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.4–13.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%7.4–12.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%16.2–23.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%15.1–19.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.8%26.6–33 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%8.8–14 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.8–79 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.9%60.1–65.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%87.7–91 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.3–79.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%63.2–70.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%72.5–83 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.9–25.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%20.4–25.4 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%7–9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.6%20.9–28.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%9.7–14.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%9.4–13.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.4–4.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.2–7.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.6–3.9 | 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 Hudson Bend
Is Hudson Bend a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson Bend is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #85 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hudson Bend?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 34.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hudson Bend?
The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center in Austin, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Hudson Bend’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hudson Bend have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–14%), 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 Hudson Bend 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 Hudson Bend.
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.