Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lancaster is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Lancaster differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lancaster. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lancaster
Making ends meet is harder in Lancaster
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.9%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Utility shut-off threats (17.9% vs 10.7%) and housing insecurity (25.1% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 24.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Asthma, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Lancaster
1 in 9 adults have asthma (11.6%), vs 9.5% across Texas. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.9%), vs 3.2% across Texas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 39%, vs 33.1% across Texas. In all, Lancaster runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Lancaster’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Lancaster’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lancaster is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns, #381 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 68% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Lancaster’s median household income is $68,302; among the 10,372 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Lancaster compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.1% of Lancaster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Lancaster adults…
Lancaster runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Lancaster residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Lancaster
No hospital or community health center in Lancaster 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 Lancaster; ≈ 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.
7.7 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lancaster adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Lancaster adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lancaster runs above Texas.
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Lancaster and the towns around it
Lancaster’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lancaster adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lancaster
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lancaster is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Lancaster’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lancaster | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.2%21.8–26.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.6–14.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.7–20.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.6%37.1–46.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.8–16.1 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39%36–42.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%31.9–38 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.4%19.2–23.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.5%4.1–5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.3–6.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.7–4.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.8%14.9–21 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%12.1–15.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%28.6–35.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.6–17 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.5%37.7–45.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.4%15.5–19.5 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76.2–81.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.4%47.5–53.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.5–87.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.7–78.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%56–64 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%70.6–81.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%16.3–21.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.3%31.2–37.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.9%26.7–31.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.1%22.9–27.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.9%16.2–19.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.1%13.9–16.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.1%22.1–26.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%27.9–34.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%14.2–17.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14.2–17.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.5–7.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.7–5.6 | 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 Lancaster
Is Lancaster a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lancaster is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #381 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lancaster?
CDC estimates 41.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.1% and 46.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lancaster?
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster in Lancaster, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Lancaster’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lancaster have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.5–19.5%), 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster.
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.