Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, La Grange is healthier than 87%
La Grange differs from Texas on 7 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Grange. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Grange
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in La Grange
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.7%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, La Grange runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
La Grange is short on dental care and mental health care
La Grange’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 ↓
La Grange is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, La Grange is healthier than 54%. Against the 6,966 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 87%. 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 La Grange’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind La Grange’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Grange is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #226 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 73% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 36%).
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). La Grange’s median household income is $53,547; among the 6,966 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 La Grange adults…
La Grange runs above TX on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Grange
1 community health center in La Grange, 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 La Grange; ≈ 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of La Grange adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How La Grange 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.
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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.
14.9% of La Grange adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
La Grange and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange | B− | 34.5% | 13% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Grange adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for La Grange
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, La Grange is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside La Grange’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | La Grange | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%17.7–24.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%11.9–15.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.1–18.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%26.7–43.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.1–15.1 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.9%32.7–41.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.5–42.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%23.4–30.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–11 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.1–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.7–8.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.5–15.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10–14.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%22.1–32.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.1–19.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%30.8–45.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.4%13.4–19.6 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%72.8–80.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.6%48.6–56.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.4–89 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.2–81.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%58.4–69.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.7%58.8–75.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.1–24.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24.5–32.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.4%17.5–21.4 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.5%13.8–17.4 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%9–11.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9.4–11.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%28.1–37.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.1–18.4 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12–16.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%6.9–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7–9.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.5 | 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 La Grange
Is La Grange a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Grange is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #226 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in La Grange?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 43.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to La Grange?
Ascension Seton Smithville in Smithville, 16.7 miles in a straight line from La Grange’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in La Grange have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.4–19.6%), 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 La Grange 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 La Grange.
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.