Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lowry Crossing is healthier than 17%
Lowry Crossing differs from Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lowry Crossing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowry Crossing
Against towns with similar incomes, Lowry Crossing’s lead shrinks
Lowry Crossing is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, but 17% of the 6,175 towns with similar household incomes ($88K–$146K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Lowry Crossing
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.5%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 25.9%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Lowry Crossing runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lowry Crossing adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Lowry Crossing is insured
Only 12.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. 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 Lowry Crossing’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Lowry Crossing’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lowry Crossing is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, #227 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 62% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Lowry Crossing’s median household income is $116,875; among the 6,175 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($88K–$146K), it’s healthier than 17%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Lowry Crossing adults…
Lowry Crossing runs above TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Lowry Crossing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lowry Crossing adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Lowry Crossing
No hospital or community health center in Lowry Crossing 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 Lowry Crossing; ≈ 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.
How Lowry Crossing adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lowry Crossing does better than Texas.
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.
Lowry Crossing and the towns around it
Lowry Crossing’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowry Crossing | B− | 37% | 11.7% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| McKinney | A | 33.9% | 9.1% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Princeton | B | 38.1% | 9.1% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lowry Crossing adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lowry Crossing
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lowry Crossing is better than Texas on 9 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Lowry Crossing’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lowry Crossing | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%17–23.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.2–16.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.9–19.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%31.4–42.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10–13.5 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.3–40 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%35.8–43.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 25.9%22.8–29.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.1%5.9–8.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10–14.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%10.8–16.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%20.3–29 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.8–20.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%31.3–39.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.2–15.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.7–78.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.1%58.2–64.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.4–89.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.5–80.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.7%56.6–64.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%70.3–82 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.5–27.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.7–27.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%12.3–15.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.2–8.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%26.4–35.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.1–17.2 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.3–16.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.8–9.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.2–4.5 | 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 Lowry Crossing
Is Lowry Crossing a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lowry Crossing is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #227 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lowry Crossing?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 42.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lowry Crossing?
Medical Center of Mckinney in Mckinney, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Lowry Crossing’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lowry Crossing have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–15.4%), 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 Lowry Crossing 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 Lowry Crossing.
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.