Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Kingsland is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Kingsland differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kingsland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kingsland
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Kingsland
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Kingsland runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Kingsland, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 17% of working-age adults are uninsured (Texas 19.1%), yet 27.2% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Kingsland, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Kingsland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Kingsland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kingsland is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #500 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 40% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Kingsland’s median household income is $57,268; among the 8,108 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Kingsland compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Kingsland adults…
Kingsland runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Kingsland is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Kingsland as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kingsland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Kingsland
No hospital or community health center in Kingsland 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 Kingsland; ≈ 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.
6.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Kingsland adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
18.2% of Kingsland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Kingsland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland | C− | 39.2% | 16.4% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kingsland adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kingsland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kingsland is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Kingsland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kingsland | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.2%23.8–31.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%30.8–48 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.4–18.7 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.3%38.9–47.7 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%37.8–47 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.4%29.9–37 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.5–12.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.8%17.4–24.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14–19.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.8%27.6–38 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%11.9–17.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%30–44.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17%14.5–19.8 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.8–80.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.6%46.9–54.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.2–87.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.8–83.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.3–68.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%60.1–77.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.3–27.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.5–29.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.6%17.8–21.6 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.7–15.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%9–11.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.7–11.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.2%16.4–20.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.1%35.2–45 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.4%18.7–24.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.7–19.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5–6.4 | 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 Kingsland
Is Kingsland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kingsland is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #500 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kingsland?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 48%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kingsland?
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes in Burnet, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Kingsland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kingsland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.5–19.8%), 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 Kingsland 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 Kingsland.
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.