On CDC estimates, Old River-Winfree is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Old River-Winfree differs from Texas on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old River-Winfree. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old River-Winfree
Old River-Winfree is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Old River-Winfree is healthier than 66%. Against the 10,684 towns with similar household incomes ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Old River-Winfree
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (24.9%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Old River-Winfree is short on primary care and mental health care
Old River-Winfree’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Old River-Winfree adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Old River-Winfree is an active town
Only 23.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Old River-Winfree’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Old River-Winfree’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old River-Winfree is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 70% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Old River-Winfree’s median household income is $72,188; among the 10,684 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Old River-Winfree adults…
Old River-Winfree runs above TX on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Old River-Winfree residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Old River-Winfree
No hospital or community health center in Old River-Winfree 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 Old River-Winfree; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Old River-Winfree adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Old River-Winfree adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Old River-Winfree adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Old River-Winfree does better than Texas.
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Old River-Winfree and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old River-Winfree | B+ | 33.6% | 11.1% | 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 Old River-Winfree adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Old River-Winfree
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Old River-Winfree is better than Texas on 9 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Old River-Winfree’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Old River-Winfree | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%15.9–21.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.3–14.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%26.4–41.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.7–12.8 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%30.1–37.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32–40.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.9%22.1–28 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.4–7.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%9.9–14.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.8–15.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%19.2–27.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.8–22.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%30.7–44.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%10–14.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.9%70.1–77.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%57.2–64.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.4–88.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.7–78.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%57.8–67.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%67.5–81.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.7–27.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%20.3–26.4 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%25.7–34.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.3–15.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.2–16.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.9 | 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 Old River-Winfree
Is Old River-Winfree a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old River-Winfree is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Old River-Winfree?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 41.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Old River-Winfree?
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital in Baytown, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Old River-Winfree’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Old River-Winfree have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–14.8%), 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 Old River-Winfree more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old River-Winfree.
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.