Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Niederwald is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Niederwald differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Niederwald. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Niederwald
Dental care lags in Niederwald
48.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Niederwald
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.6%, vs 12.7% across Texas. In all, Niederwald runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Niederwald adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.1%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Niederwald’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Niederwald’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Niederwald is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 45% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Niederwald’s median household income is $78,438; among the 10,820 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Niederwald adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Niederwald adults…
Niederwald runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Niederwald residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Care in and near Niederwald
No hospital or community health center in Niederwald 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 Niederwald; ≈ 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 Niederwald 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.
18% of Niederwald adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Niederwald and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niederwald | C− | 40.1% | 15.6% | 15.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Niederwald adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Niederwald
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Niederwald is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Niederwald’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Niederwald | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%23.4–30.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14–17.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%34.5–46.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.7–17.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%33.3–40.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.9–41.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.4%22.8–28.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6.1–7.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6.2–8.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.9%17.1–23.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.9–17.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.1%28.4–37.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.5–18.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%32.5–42.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.8%20.1–27.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.5%70.2–76.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.6%45.6–51.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.3–87 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.2–79.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.6%54.4–62.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.8%62.1–75 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.8–24.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%25.7–31.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.8%20.8–24.7 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.3%16.6–20 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.7%10.5–12.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%10.5–12.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18%16.3–19.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%30.9–39.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.2–20 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.8–19 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.7 | 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 Niederwald
Is Niederwald a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Niederwald is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Niederwald?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.5% and 46.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Niederwald?
Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Niederwald’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Niederwald have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.1–27.7%), 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 Niederwald 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 Niederwald.
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.