Keltys Worker Housing · Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hudson is healthier than 59%
Hudson trails Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hudson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson
COPD, arthritis and depression run high in Hudson
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.2%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Depression is also above the state: 25.1%, vs 21.2% across Texas. In all, Hudson runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hudson
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Hudson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hudson is healthier than 21%. Against the 4,476 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 59%. 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 Hudson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Hudson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #436 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 41% of U.S. towns); mental distress 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). Hudson’s median household income is $46,406; among the 4,476 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Hudson adults…
Hudson runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Hudson residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Care in and near Hudson
1 hospital in Hudson, 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 Hudson; ≈ 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 Hudson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Hudson adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Hudson runs above 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.
15.3% of Hudson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Hudson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hudson adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hudson
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hudson is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Hudson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hudson | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%22.4–27.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.5–21.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%34.9–43.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.1–14.1 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%34.4–40.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%35.6–41.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.7–28.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.5%14.9–20.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.4–17.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30%26.3–33.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.3–19.3 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%36–44.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.7%14.4–19.2 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%71.4–77.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.2%51.1–57.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%83.2–86.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%72.4–77.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%57.3–65.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.2%68.3–79.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%22.1–27.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.3%25.1–31.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%16.7–20.5 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.3%13.7–16.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.9%33.1–40.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%15.5–19.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.7–18.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.5–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 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 Hudson
Is Hudson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #436 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hudson?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 43.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hudson?
Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Hudson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hudson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.4–19.2%), 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 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 Hudson.
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.