Photo: Txstateends · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Jacksonville is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Jacksonville trails Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jacksonville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jacksonville
Dental care lags in Jacksonville
42.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Jacksonville
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Jacksonville runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Jacksonville
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.4%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Utility shut-off threats (16.7% vs 10.7%) and no reliable transportation (16% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 28.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Jacksonville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Jacksonville is healthier than 13%. Against the 6,264 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 29%. 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 Jacksonville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Jacksonville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jacksonville is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #522 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 36% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Jacksonville’s median household income is $51,375; among the 6,264 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$64K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jacksonville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Jacksonville adults…
Jacksonville runs above TX on 7 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.
28.4% of Jacksonville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Jacksonville
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville; ≈ 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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How Jacksonville adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Jacksonville runs above Texas.
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Jacksonville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | D | 37.9% | 16% | 16.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jacksonville adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jacksonville
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jacksonville is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Jacksonville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jacksonville | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.7%26.6–33.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.8–18.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17–21.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%29.8–46.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16%14–18.1 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.2–42.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%31.9–40.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.1%23.1–29.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.7%18.3–25.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14.6–19.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.3%30.5–40.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.4–18.3 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%34.6–49.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.6%21.7–27.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%70.7–78.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 42.3%38.7–45.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%80.4–84.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73.3–78.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.9%49.6–60 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%62.9–78.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%19.4–26.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.9%27–34.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.4%28–32.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.4%21.2–25.8 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.7%15–18.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16%14.7–17.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.4%26.2–30.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.5%35–44.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.8%17.5–22.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%17.1–21.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.1%8.3–9.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.8–13.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Jacksonville
Is Jacksonville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jacksonville is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #522 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jacksonville?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 46.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jacksonville?
UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital in Jacksonville, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Jacksonville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Jacksonville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.7–27.6%), 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 Jacksonville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jacksonville.
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.