Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Josephine is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Josephine differs from Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Josephine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Josephine
Binge drinking is the habit Josephine doesn’t win on
21% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Josephine
Josephine runs below Texas on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.4% vs 12.7%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (4.1% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
Josephine is an active town
Only 21.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Josephine’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Josephine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Josephine is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #169 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Josephine’s median household income is $91,000; among the 9,858 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Josephine adults…
Josephine runs below TX on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Josephine residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Josephine
No hospital or community health center in Josephine 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 Josephine; ≈ 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 Josephine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Josephine adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Josephine 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.
10.5% of Josephine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Josephine and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine | B+ | 36.3% | 8.4% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Josephine adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Josephine
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Josephine is better than Texas on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Josephine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Josephine | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%14.6–19.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.3–20.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%30.8–42 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.1%25–31.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.1%28.7–35.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.2%16–20.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.9–13.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.2–15 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%18.1–25.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21%17.9–24.3 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%34.2–42.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.6%11.3–16.3 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71%67.3–74.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.4%54.4–60.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%81.7–86.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.3%65.9–72.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.5%56.4–64.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%67.7–79.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.3–28.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.9–28.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%13.3–16.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.9–16.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.4–10.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%9.4–11.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%23–30.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.6–11.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.8–17.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 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 Josephine
Is Josephine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Josephine is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #169 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Josephine?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 42%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Josephine?
Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Josephine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Josephine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–16.3%), 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 Josephine more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Josephine.
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.