Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Kountze is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Kountze differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kountze. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kountze
Kountze is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Kountze’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD, cancer and stroke run high in Kountze
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Kountze runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Kountze, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 77.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Kountze
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 12.5% 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 Kountze’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Kountze’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kountze is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 57% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Kountze’s median household income is $65,969; among the 10,086 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 45%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near Kountze
No hospital or community health center in Kountze 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 Kountze; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Kountze adults…
Kountze runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kountze adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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 Kountze adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
18.6% of Kountze adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Kountze and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kountze | C | 35.3% | 13.5% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kountze adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kountze
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kountze is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Kountze’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kountze | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%19–25.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.6–16.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.6–21.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%27.3–43.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.7–15.4 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%34.6–43 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.4–41.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.1–30.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.9%16.5–23.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.8–18 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.5%23.8–33.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.6–19.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%35.5–48.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.8%10.5–15.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.1–79.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.9%47–54.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.3–87.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.3–80.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.7%56.4–66.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.5%60.9–76.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20–27.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.6%26.9–34.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%19.3–23.3 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.8%15.9–19.7 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%11.1–13.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%10.4–12.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.6%16.7–20.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.7%30.1–39.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.2–18.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14–18.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Kountze
Is Kountze a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kountze is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kountze?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 43.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kountze?
Altus Lumberton Hospital in Lumberton, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Kountze’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Kountze have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–15.5%), 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 Kountze 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 Kountze.
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.