Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, La Pryor is healthier than 61%
La Pryor differs from Texas on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Pryor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Pryor
Dental care lags in La Pryor
44.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). La Pryor’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More La Pryor adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.6%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in La Pryor
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.7%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, La Pryor runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
La Pryor is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, La Pryor is healthier than 13%. Against the 2,153 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 61%. 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 Pryor’s likely range.
What’s behind La Pryor’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Pryor is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 58% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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 Pryor’s median household income is $39,205; among the 2,153 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 61%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where La Pryor compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of La Pryor 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.
Out of every 100 La Pryor adults…
La Pryor runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of La Pryor residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near La Pryor
1 community health center in La Pryor, 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 Pryor; ≈ 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 La Pryor 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.
28.2% of La Pryor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
La Pryor and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pryor | D | 44.2% | 20.7% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Pryor adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for La Pryor
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, La Pryor is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside La Pryor’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | La Pryor | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.8%30.3–39.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.4–20.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.2–18.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.2%39.9–48.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.7%18.8–22.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%37.1–41.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%37.5–42.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 25.2%23.4–27.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.4–10 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–5.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.1–9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%5.7–8.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.4%17.6–25.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.7–16.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 41.6%37.2–46.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14%12.6–15.5 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%32.3–47.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 34.6%28.6–41.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%71.9–76.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.1%40.4–48.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.3–86 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%75.8–79.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.8%46.3–57.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69%64.6–73.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.8%18–21.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31%27–35.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.9%30.9–36.7 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.5%21.9–27 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.7%13.9–17.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.1%14.6–17.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.2%25.5–30.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.7%37.5–46.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.6%19.8–26 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16–21.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%8–9.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.7%10–13.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%9.6–13.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6–8.4 | 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 La Pryor
Is La Pryor a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Pryor is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D 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 La Pryor?
CDC estimates 44.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.9% and 48.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to La Pryor?
Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, 19.1 miles in a straight line from La Pryor’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in La Pryor have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 28.6–41.1%), 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 Pryor 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 La Pryor.
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.