Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Olney is healthier than 87%
Olney differs from Texas on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olney. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olney
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Olney
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Olney runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Olney, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Olney is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Olney is healthier than 28%. Against the 1,470 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 87%. 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 Olney’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Olney’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olney is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #376 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 47% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Olney’s median household income is $36,250; among the 1,470 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Olney compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 9.4% (U.S. 12.3%).
Out of every 100 Olney adults…
Olney runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Olney adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Olney
No hospital or community health center in Olney 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 Olney; ≈ 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.
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How Olney adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
15% of Olney adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Olney and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney | C | 38.4% | 13.9% | 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 Olney adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Olney
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Olney is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Olney’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Olney | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%19.6–26.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.1–17.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.6–20.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.4%29.8–47.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%11.9–16 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%34.2–43.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.4–43.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%24.9–32 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%6.9–9.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.6–11.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.4–18.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%24.5–35.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%31.2–46.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.5%12.9–18.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%71.8–79.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.9%50–57.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.9–87.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.2–80.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57–68 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%65.6–74.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20–27.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%23.5–31.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%16.3–20.2 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.8–16.4 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.8–11.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%9–11 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%13.4–16.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%29.5–39.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%14.3–19.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.6–18 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.2–9.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.2–6.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 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 Olney
Is Olney a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olney is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #376 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 Olney?
CDC estimates 38.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 47.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Olney?
Hamilton Hospital in Olney, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Olney’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Olney have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.9–18.5%), 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 Olney 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 Olney.
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.