Photo: Leaflet · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Olton is healthier than 57%
Olton differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olton
More Olton adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Olton
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.6%), vs 12.7% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Olton runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
3 in 10 working-age adults in Olton have no health insurance
30.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Olton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Olton is healthier than 20%. Against the 4,357 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 57%. 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 Olton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Olton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olton is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 66% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Olton’s median household income is $46,029; among the 4,357 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
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.
Out of every 100 Olton adults…
Olton runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Olton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Olton
No hospital or community health center in Olton 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 Olton; ≈ 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 Olton 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.
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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.
14.2% of Olton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Olton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olton | C− | 40.1% | 17.6% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Olton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Olton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Olton is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Olton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Olton | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.6%26.4–35.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.7–19.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.6–19 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%31.9–50.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.6%15.4–20.3 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.8–42.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%34.7–44.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%22.4–29 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9%8–10.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7–8.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.2–16.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%10.8–15.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 38%32.4–44.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.4–18.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%30.1–44.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 30.7%25.1–36.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.1%70.3–78.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.3%45.5–53.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%81.9–86.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75.1–80.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.8%48.3–59.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%62.5–78.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%16.9–23.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.3%24.4–32.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.1%19–23.4 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%15.2–19.3 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.3–12 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.8–12 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%12.6–16 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.8%34.8–45.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.4%17.5–23.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.1–20.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.1–10.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%8.8–12 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5–6.7 | 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 Olton
Is Olton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olton is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− 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 Olton?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 50.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Olton?
Lamb Healthcare Center in Littlefield, 22.0 miles in a straight line from Olton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Olton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 30.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 25.1–36.6%), 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 Olton 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 Olton.
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.