Photo: Stedil · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Magnolia is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Magnolia differs from Texas on 5 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Magnolia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Magnolia
Cancer and arthritis run high in Magnolia
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.2%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Magnolia has a community health center but no hospital
Lone Star Community Health Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball in Tomball, 10.8 miles away. 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 Magnolia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Magnolia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Magnolia is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #200 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 75% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Magnolia’s median household income is $78,605; among the 10,824 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Magnolia adults…
Magnolia runs above TX on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Magnolia residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Magnolia
1 community health center in Magnolia, 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 Magnolia; ≈ 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Magnolia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Magnolia adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
14.2% of Magnolia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Magnolia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Magnolia adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Magnolia
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Magnolia is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Magnolia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Magnolia | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%16.5–21.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.4–14.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.7–19.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.1%25.6–39 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%9.9–13.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29.3–37 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%32.8–41.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.2%22.1–28.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.4–20.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.1–15.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%20.4–28.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.2–21.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.8%35.4–44.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%11.7–16.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%69.9–77.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.4%49–55.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.6–87.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%72.6–78.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%55.9–64.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%66.9–79.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20–26.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%24.6–30.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.9%15.2–18.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.7–17 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%12.8–15.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%25.7–34.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.6–15.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.8–16.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 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 Magnolia
Is Magnolia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Magnolia is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #200 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Magnolia?
CDC estimates 32.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.6% and 39%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Magnolia?
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball in Tomball, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Magnolia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Magnolia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–16.4%), 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 Magnolia 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 Magnolia.
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.