Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Little River-Academy is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns
Little River-Academy differs from Texas on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little River-Academy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little River-Academy
Depression and cancer run high in Little River-Academy
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.7%), vs 21.2% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have had cancer (7.4%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Little River-Academy adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 River-Academy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Little River-Academy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little River-Academy is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 68% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 27%).
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 River-Academy’s median household income is $75,563; among the 10,833 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$94K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Where Little River-Academy compares well: worried about having enough food, 11.1% (U.S. 15%); lack reliable transportation, 7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Out of every 100 Little River-Academy adults…
Little River-Academy runs above TX on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Little River-Academy residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Little River-Academy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Little River-Academy
No hospital or community health center in Little River-Academy 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 River-Academy; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Little River-Academy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Little River-Academy adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Little River-Academy runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
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Little River-Academy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River-Academy | B− | 39.2% | 10.9% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Little River-Academy adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Little River-Academy
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Little River-Academy is better than Texas on 8 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Little River-Academy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Little River-Academy | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%16.5–23.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.7–15.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16–20.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%34.2–44.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.4–12.7 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31%27.8–34.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%29.8–36.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.6%22–27.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.1–7.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.5–16.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%10.3–15.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%21.7–30.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.3–19.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%35.2–44.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.1%11.1–17.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%71.5–78.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.6%55.3–61.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%82.8–87.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%69.7–76 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62.4–71.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%64.7–78.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.4–30.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%21.3–27 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%10–12.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.7–12 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6.2–7.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.4–7.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%28.1–36.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.3–16 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.4–18.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4–5.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.6–9.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%2.9–4.1 | 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 River-Academy
Is Little River-Academy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Little River-Academy is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Little River-Academy?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 44.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Little River-Academy?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple in Temple, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Little River-Academy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Little River-Academy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–17.6%), 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 Little River-Academy 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 Little River-Academy.
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.