Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Monte Alto is healthier than 59%
Monte Alto differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monte Alto. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monte Alto
More Monte Alto adults get no exercise
42.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
More Monte Alto adults go without health insurance
42.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Monte Alto
40.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 17.1% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Monte Alto is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Monte Alto is healthier than 6%. Against the 612 towns with similar household incomes ($23K–$38K), it’s healthier than 59%. 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 Monte Alto’s likely range.
What’s behind Monte Alto’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monte Alto is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 47% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Monte Alto’s median household income is $30,486; among the 612 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($23K–$38K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Monte Alto compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
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 Monte Alto adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Monte Alto adults…
Monte Alto runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Monte Alto residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Monte Alto
No hospital or community health center in Monte Alto 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 Monte Alto; ≈ 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 Monte Alto adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Monte Alto 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.
27.9% of Monte Alto adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Monte Alto and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Alto | D | 46.2% | 20.1% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monte Alto adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Monte Alto
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monte Alto is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Monte Alto’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monte Alto | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 39.4%33.9–45.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.5–21.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%16.9–21.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.2%41.4–50.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.1%18–22.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%32.5–38.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.9–40.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.5–24 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%5.7–8.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.3–20.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.3–18.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 42.8%37.4–48.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.2–18 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%36.4–45.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 42.8%34.2–50.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%68.1–75 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 40.4%37.3–43.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.9%75.4–82.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72.3–77.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.8%48.2–57.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.5%58.8–73.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%18.1–23.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.9%28.7–35.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.7%32.1–37.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.7%23.3–28.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.9%14.1–17.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.6%15.2–18.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.9%25.4–30.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.1%38.7–49.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23%19.8–26.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.4%18.8–26.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 14.1%12–16.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.6%11.4–16.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.2%6.8–9.6 | 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 Monte Alto
Is Monte Alto a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monte Alto is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D 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 Monte Alto?
CDC estimates 46.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.4% and 50.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monte Alto?
South Texas Health System in Edinburg, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Monte Alto’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Monte Alto have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 42.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 34.2–50.7%), 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 Monte Alto more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monte Alto.
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.