Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Kemp is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Kemp differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kemp. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kemp
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Kemp
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Kemp runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kemp
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Kemp, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Kemp is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Kemp is healthier than 21%. Against the 7,681 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 37%. 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 Kemp’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Kemp’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kemp is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 40% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Kemp’s median household income is $55,833; among the 7,681 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Kemp adults…
Kemp runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kemp adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Kemp
No hospital or community health center in Kemp 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 Kemp; ≈ 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 Kemp adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Kemp 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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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.8% of Kemp adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Kemp and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemp | C− | 37.5% | 13.7% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kemp adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kemp
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kemp is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Kemp’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kemp | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.7%21.2–28.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.1–18.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.5–21.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%29.5–45.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.9–15.8 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%34.6–43.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.4–43.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.3–33.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%6.9–9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%7.9–11.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–5.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.2–20.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%13.5–19.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.7%25.7–36.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.1–19.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%33.6–45.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.8%12–17.9 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%71.9–79.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.6%50.1–57 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.2–87.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.8–81.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%56.4–65.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%63.2–78 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.3–28.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%22.5–29.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.4%17.4–21.5 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%13.1–16.7 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 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) | 17.8%15.9–19.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.1%32.3–42.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.7%16–21.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.7–19.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.2–5.8 | 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 Kemp
Is Kemp a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kemp is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kemp?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 45.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kemp?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman in Kaufman, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Kemp’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Kemp have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12–17.9%), 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 Kemp 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 Kemp.
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.