Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Little Cypress is healthier than 28%
Little Cypress differs from Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little Cypress. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Cypress
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Little Cypress
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.3%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Little Cypress runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Little Cypress trails towns with similar incomes
Little Cypress is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, and only 28% of the 9,832 towns with similar household incomes ($68K–$114K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Little Cypress
The closest emergency room is Baptist Beaumont Hospital in Beaumont, 23.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Triangle Area Network is closer (3.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Little Cypress, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Little Cypress keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (59.2% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (87.3% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Little Cypress’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Little Cypress’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little Cypress is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 55% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Little Cypress’ median household income is $91,199; among the 9,832 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 28%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Little Cypress adults…
Little Cypress runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Little Cypress
No hospital or community health center in Little Cypress 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 Little Cypress; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Little Cypress 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 Little Cypress 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.
11.3% of Little Cypress adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Little Cypress and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cypress | C+ | 36.9% | 12.9% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Orange | D | 42.1% | 15.4% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Little Cypress adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Little Cypress
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Little Cypress is better than Texas on 9 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Little Cypress’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Little Cypress | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%17.6–23.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.7–16.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.4–19.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.9%28.2–45.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.1–14.9 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%34.3–43.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%34.3–43.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.3%25.6–33 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%7–9.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%10.8–16 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12–16.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26%21.4–30.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%13.6–20.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%33.9–45.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%9.2–12.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%72.3–80 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.2%55.5–62.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.5–88.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.1–81.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.6%58.5–68.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%64.7–79.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%20.4–28.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.8–29.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.5–9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%10–12.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.9%28.4–37.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.7–18.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.8–16.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.5 | 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 Little Cypress
Is Little Cypress a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little Cypress is healthier than 44% 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 Little Cypress?
CDC estimates 36.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 45.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Little Cypress?
Baptist Beaumont Hospital in Beaumont, 23.1 miles in a straight line from Little Cypress’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Little Cypress have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–12.5%), 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 Little Cypress more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Little Cypress.
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.