Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Melissa is healthier than 36%
Melissa differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Melissa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Melissa
Against towns with similar incomes, Melissa’s lead shrinks
Melissa is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but 36% of the 3,679 towns with similar household incomes ($104K–$173K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Melissa doesn’t win on
20.1% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Melissa is an active town
Only 19.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Melissa
Melissa runs below Texas on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.2% vs 12.7%), heart disease (3.8% vs 5.6%) and stroke (2.2% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). Conditions ↓
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 Melissa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Melissa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Melissa is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #110 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Melissa’s median household income is $138,763; among the 3,679 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($104K–$173K), it’s healthier than 36%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Melissa adults…
Melissa runs below TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Melissa residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Melissa
No hospital or community health center in Melissa 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 Melissa; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Melissa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Melissa adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Melissa does better than Texas.
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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.
7.4% of Melissa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Melissa and the towns around it
Melissa’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 Melissa adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Melissa
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Melissa is better than Texas on 17 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Melissa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Melissa | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.3–17.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.5–12.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.2–19.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%30.4–41.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.6%25.5–32 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%28.9–36 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.5%16.2–20.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8–12.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%9.6–13.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%16.6–23.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.1%17.1–23.5 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%32.4–40.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%9.3–12.9 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.8%69.2–76.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.6%62.7–68.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.3–88 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.4%66.9–73.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.2%55.1–63.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%72.6–83.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.5–27 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%20–25.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.6–12 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.8–8.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2%20.9–27.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8–10.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.4–14.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Melissa
Is Melissa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Melissa is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #110 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Melissa?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 41.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Melissa?
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Mckinney in Mc Kinney, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Melissa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Melissa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–12.9%), 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 Melissa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Melissa.
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.