Photo: pasa47 · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Longview is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Longview trails Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Longview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Longview
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Longview
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Longview runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Longview
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Longview has a top-rated hospital
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Longview’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Longview’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Longview is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #421 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 41% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Longview’s median household income is $63,340; among the 9,625 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Longview adults…
Longview runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 35 parks and preserves
Care in and near Longview
2 hospitals and 3 community health centers in Longview, 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 Longview; ≈ 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 Longview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Longview adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Longview runs above 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.
18.8% of Longview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Longview and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Longview adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Longview
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Longview is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Longview’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Longview | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.1%22.5–27.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–16.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.1–21.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%29.7–45.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.3–42.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%31.7–40.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%23.2–29.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.5–17.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.8–17.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.5%26.1–35 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13–18.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%32.8–46.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.6%15.8–19.6 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%71–78.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.6%49.1–56.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82.2–85.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.7–78.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%55.3–65.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%64–79 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.2–27.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.3%25.5–33.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.9%20–23.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.3%16.5–20.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.8%11.4–14.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12%11–13.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.8%17–20.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%31.7–40.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.5–19.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%15.7–19.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.5–7.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.6–11.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 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 Longview
Is Longview a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Longview is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #421 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Longview?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 45.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Longview?
Longview Regional Medical Center in Longview, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Longview’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Longview have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.8–19.6%), 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 Longview 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 Longview.
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.