Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Luling is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Luling differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Luling. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Luling
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Luling
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Luling runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Luling
48.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 16.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Luling
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.6%), vs 19.3% across Texas. No reliable transportation (12.9% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (20% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 20.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% 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 Luling’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Luling’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Luling is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #506 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 44% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Luling’s median household income is $54,818; among the 7,365 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Luling adults…
Luling runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Luling is an older town: 28% 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 Luling as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Luling adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.7% of Luling adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Luling
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Luling, 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 Luling; ≈ 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Luling 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.
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Luling and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luling | D | 41.9% | 15.8% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Luling adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Luling
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Luling is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Luling’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Luling | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.5%25.2–32 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.8–19.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%33.8–50.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%13.8–18 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.5–41.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.2–42.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%23.4–29.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.8%14–19.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.4%13.3–17.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35%30.1–40.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.7–18.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%31–44.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 26.5%23.2–30.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70.4–78 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.2%44.6–51.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.4–86.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.8–80.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.5%51.2–61.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70%61.8–77.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.5–25.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%27.4–35 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.6%23.4–27.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20%18–22.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.9%11.8–14.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.7%18.7–22.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.7%33.2–42.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%16.8–21.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.8–20 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 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 Luling
Is Luling a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Luling is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health, #506 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Luling?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 50.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Luling?
Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis in Luling, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Luling’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Luling have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 26.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 23.2–30.2%), 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 Luling more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Luling.
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.