Photo: Liveon001 ©Travis Witt · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Martindale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Martindale differs from Texas on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Martindale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Martindale
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Martindale
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Martindale runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Martindale adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.4%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Martindale is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Martindale is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Martindale, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 77.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Martindale’s likely range.
What’s behind Martindale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Martindale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Martindale’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 47.5% of adults, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
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). Martindale’s median household income is $77,500; among the 10,811 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 0%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Martindale adults…
Martindale runs above TX on 9 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Martindale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Martindale
No hospital or community health center in Martindale 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 Martindale; ≈ 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 Martindale adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Martindale runs above 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.3% of Martindale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Martindale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martindale | D− | 47.5% | 20.1% | 20.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Martindale adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Martindale
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Martindale is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Martindale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Martindale | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36.9%32.5–42.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%17.8–23.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.3–22.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.5%38.6–56.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.1%17.5–22.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%37–46.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%35.7–45.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.2–32.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%9.3–12.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.9%17.4–24.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%17.5–24.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.4%36.5–48.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.7–17.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%31.6–45.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 31.3%26.1–36.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.7%69.6–77.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41.8%38.2–45.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.5%79–84.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.6–80.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 50.5%45–56.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.2%52.8–71 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%19.9–27.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.3%28.4–36.4 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.4%31.8–37.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.9%22.5–27.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.9%15.1–18.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.9%15.5–18.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.3%28.7–34 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.8%38.5–49.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.6%21.3–28.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.4%18.7–24.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.8–11.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.9%12–16 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 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 Martindale
Is Martindale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Martindale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 0%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Martindale?
CDC estimates 47.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.6% and 56.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Martindale?
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos in San Marcos, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Martindale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Martindale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 26.1–36.7%), 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 Martindale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Martindale.
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.