Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Llano is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Llano differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Llano. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Llano
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Llano
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Llano runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Llano, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Llano
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Llano is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Llano is healthier than 16%. Against the 5,127 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 44%. 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 Llano’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Llano’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Llano is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns, #487 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 33% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Llano’s median household income is $48,309; among the 5,127 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Llano compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Llano adults…
Llano runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Llano is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Llano as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Llano 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.
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Care in and near Llano
1 hospital in Llano, 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 Llano; ≈ 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 Llano adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Llano does better than Texas.
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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.
12.1% of Llano adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Llano and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llano | C− | 38.7% | 15.4% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Llano adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Llano
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Llano is better than Texas on 7 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Llano’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Llano | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.9%22–30.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.6–19.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.8–20.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%30.3–47.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.2–17.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%37.1–46.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.5%36.9–46.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.6%29–36.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%7.8–10.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%8.6–12.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%13.9–20.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%13.8–20.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.5%25.9–37.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.3–18.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%29.5–43.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%12.1–18.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.2–80.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%54.1–61.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.1–88.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.6–83.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%57.3–67.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%64.5–80.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21–28.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21.2–28.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%13–16.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.1%10.8–13.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.6%33.5–44 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.3%17–23.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.3–19.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.7–11.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%5.9–8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.5–6.3 | 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 Llano
Is Llano a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Llano is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #487 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Llano?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 47.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Llano?
Mid Coast Medical Center - Central in Llano, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Llano’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Llano have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–18.2%), 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 Llano 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 Llano.
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.