Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Orange Grove is healthier than 80%
Orange Grove differs from Texas on 6 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orange Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orange Grove
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Orange Grove
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Orange Grove runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Orange Grove
The closest emergency room is Christus Spohn Hospital Alice in Alice, 20 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Orange Grove is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Orange Grove is healthier than 34%. Against the 3,917 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 80%. 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 Orange Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Orange Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange Grove is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 64% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Orange Grove’s median household income is $44,779; among the 3,917 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 80%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Orange Grove adults…
Orange Grove runs above TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Orange Grove
No hospital or community health center in Orange Grove 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 Orange Grove; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Orange Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Orange Grove 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.
15% of Orange Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Orange Grove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove | C | 35.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orange Grove adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Orange Grove
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Orange Grove is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Orange Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Orange Grove | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%21.5–29.2 | 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%14.9–19.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%27.8–44.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.3–16.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%31.6–39.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.9–42.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%22.7–29 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–11 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7%5.9–8.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.7–15.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%10.9–15.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32%26.7–37.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13–18.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%29.9–44.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.8%17.8–26.4 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%70.8–78.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%51–58.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.8–87.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.7–79.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%55.7–66.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%62.5–79 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.8–25.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%23.9–31.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%18.2–22.2 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%14.2–17.8 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.7–11.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%13.3–16.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.9%31–41.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%14.7–20 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%13.9–18.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.1–8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%7.9–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.9–5.3 | 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 Orange Grove
Is Orange Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange Grove is healthier than 34% 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 Orange Grove?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 44.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Orange Grove?
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice in Alice, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Orange Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Orange Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.8–26.4%), 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 Orange Grove 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 Orange Grove.
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.