Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Mineola is healthier than 79%
Mineola differs from Texas on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mineola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mineola
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Mineola
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Mineola runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Mineola
49.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Mineola, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Mineola is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mineola is healthier than 44%. Against the 6,792 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 79%. 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 Mineola’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Mineola’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mineola is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #262 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 68% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Mineola’s median household income is $53,000; among the 6,792 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 79%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Texas towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Mineola is healthier than 59% of graded towns, against 44% nationally.
Where Mineola compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Mineola adults…
Mineola runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mineola is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Mineola as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mineola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Mineola
No hospital or community health center in Mineola 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 Mineola; ≈ 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.
18 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Mineola adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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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.
17.1% of Mineola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Mineola and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineola | C+ | 34.5% | 14.1% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mineola adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mineola
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mineola is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Mineola’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mineola | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%18.9–25.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.7–16.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.4–18.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%26.7–42.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12–16.2 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%35.2–43.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%34.9–43.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.3–33.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%6.9–9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%6.7–9.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.6–20 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.5–15.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%23.4–33.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.7–18.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%30.6–45 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.3–17.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.8–81 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.6%45.6–53.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.4–89 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.6–82.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.5%54.9–65.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%64.1–79.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19–26.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%23.1–30.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.4%17.5–21.3 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.2%13.6–16.9 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.4–11.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.1%15.3–18.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.7%29.9–39.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%14.7–20.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.6–16.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.2–6.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.7–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 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 Mineola
Is Mineola a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mineola is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #262 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 Mineola?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 42.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mineola?
UT Health East Texas Quitman Hospital in Quitman, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Mineola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mineola have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.3–17.5%), 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 Mineola more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mineola.
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.