Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, McQueeney is healthier than 11%
McQueeney differs from Texas on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McQueeney. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McQueeney
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in McQueeney
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.7%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, McQueeney runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
McQueeney trails towns with similar incomes
McQueeney is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, and only 11% of the 8,910 towns with similar household incomes ($73K–$122K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in McQueeney, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
McQueeney keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.8% vs 73.8%) and cholesterol checks (87.3% vs 84.6%). 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 McQueeney’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind McQueeney’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McQueeney is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 63% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). McQueeney’s median household income is $97,739; among the 8,910 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 11%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where McQueeney compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 McQueeney adults…
McQueeney runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of McQueeney adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near McQueeney
No hospital or community health center in McQueeney 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 McQueeney; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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 McQueeney 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.
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.
12.7% of McQueeney adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
McQueeney and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McQueeney adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McQueeney
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McQueeney is better than Texas on 8 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside McQueeney’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McQueeney | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%20.7–27.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%30.3–42.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.1–18.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%36.9–45 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%36.8–45 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.7%28.4–35.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.2–10.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.1–10 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.5–17 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.3–17.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.1%24.7–33.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.6–19.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%31.4–42.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.8%14.3–19.5 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.5–80.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55%51.3–58.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.6–88.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78–83.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%59–68.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65–79.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%20.1–26.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26%22.7–29.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.6%14.9–18.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.9–15 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%11.3–14.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.8%31.4–40.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%15.5–20.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13–17 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.7–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 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 McQueeney
Is McQueeney a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McQueeney is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McQueeney?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 42.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McQueeney?
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin, 6.4 miles in a straight line from McQueeney’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in McQueeney have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.3–19.5%), 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 McQueeney 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 McQueeney.
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.