Photo: Leaflet · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Knox City is healthier than 65%
Knox City differs from Texas on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Knox City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knox City
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Knox City
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Knox City runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Knox City
45.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Knox City’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Knox City, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Knox City is short on dental care and mental health care
Knox City’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Knox City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Knox City is healthier than 19%. Against the 3,145 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 65%. 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 Knox City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Knox City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Knox City is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 53% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Knox City’s median household income is $42,344; among the 3,145 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Knox City compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Knox City adults…
Knox City runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Knox City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Knox City
1 hospital in Knox City, 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 Knox City; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Knox City adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Knox City does better than Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.5% of Knox City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Knox City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox City | C− | 38.3% | 17.4% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Knox City adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Knox City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Knox City is better than Texas on 6 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Knox City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Knox City | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.5%24.6–30.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.5–18.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.5–18.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%33.4–42.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.4%15.7–18.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.3%40.6–45.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.8%39.1–44.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.4%29.3–33.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%9.2–10.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.8–10.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.4–11.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%19–24.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.4–17.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.9%30.3–37.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%33.6–44.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.7%16.7–22.9 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%75–79.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.3%42.4–48.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85.2–88.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%79.2–82.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.6%56.4–64.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.8%62.1–74.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%20–24.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%22.9–28.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.5%18–21 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%13.5–16.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9.6–11.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9.6–11.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.5%16–19 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.4%35.9–42.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.2%18.8–23.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.7–18.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.5%9.4–11.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5–6.5 | 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 Knox City
Is Knox City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Knox City is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Knox City?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 42.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Knox City?
Knox County Hospital in Knox City, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Knox City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Knox City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.7–22.9%), 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 Knox City 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 Knox City.
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.