Medina’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Medina differs from Texas on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Medina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medina
More Medina adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (51.1%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Medina
31.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Medina’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Medina
52.9% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (more than twice the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (26.2% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (25.6% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 50.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Medina is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Medina is healthier than 1%. Against the 105 towns with similar household incomes ($16K–$27K), it’s healthier than 34%. Health Grade ↓
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 Medina’s likely range.
What’s behind Medina’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medina is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #637 of 641 in Texas. All seven of Medina’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 51.1% of adults, against 27.8% across Texas and 24.7% 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). Medina’s median household income is $21,506; among the 105 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($16K–$27K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Medina compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Medina 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.
50.2% of Medina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Medina adults…
Medina runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Medina residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Medina
No hospital or community health center in Medina 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 Medina; ≈ 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 Medina adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Medina runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Medina and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Medina adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Medina
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Medina is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Medina’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Medina | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 44.6%39.3–49.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%18.8–24.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%18.4–23.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.5%36.7–55.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21%18.6–23.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37%32.4–41.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32–41.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.6%18.8–24.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–11 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.5%3.2–4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%6.9–9.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.1%20.1–28.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.4%17–23.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 51.1%44.6–57.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.6–17.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.7%35.3–52.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 48.1%41.3–54.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.2%64.3–73.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 31.3%27.8–34.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 75%71.5–78.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.5%68.2–74.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 39.8%34.1–45.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.9%54.5–74.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.2–25.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 36.7%32.3–40.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 52.9%49.8–56 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 37.9%34.9–41.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 25.6%23.2–28.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 26.2%24.2–28.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 50.2%47.2–53.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48.2%42.4–54.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.2%21.9–28.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 25.8%22.2–29.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 17%14.8–19.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.8%13.5–18.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.7%8.3–11.1 | 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 Medina
Is Medina a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medina is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #637 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Medina?
CDC estimates 46.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.7% and 55.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Medina have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 48.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 41.3–54.5%), 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 Medina 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 Medina.
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.