Photo: Aualliso · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Ozona is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Ozona differs from Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ozona. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ozona
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Ozona
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.2%), vs 12.7% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Ozona runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Ozona
The closest emergency room is Lillian M Hudspeth Memorial Hospital in Sonora, 35.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More Ozona adults get no exercise
36.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Ozona, and more people treating it
38.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Ozona’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Ozona’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ozona is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 61% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Ozona’s median household income is $81,622; among the 10,658 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 11%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Ozona adults…
Ozona runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ozona
No hospital or community health center in Ozona 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 Ozona; ≈ 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.
7.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ozona adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Ozona 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.
15.3% of Ozona adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Ozona and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozona | C− | 37.9% | 17.2% | 13.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ozona adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ozona
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ozona is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Ozona’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ozona | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.5%25.4–33.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.7–19.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.4–18.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%29.2–46.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.2%14.9–19.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%33.4–42.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%35.5–44.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 26.1%22.8–29.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.2–7.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.1–8.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.5–17.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%11.4–16.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.1%30.2–41.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.1–18 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%30.4–45.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 28.3%23–34.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%70.3–78.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52%48.3–55.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.3–87.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.3–81 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60%54.3–65.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.5%66.7–75.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%16.9–23.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.9%26.8–34.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%20.7–25 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.3%16.3–20.3 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.4–12 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%10.2–12.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.3%13.6–17 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%33.3–43.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%17.1–22.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.7–19.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.4–11.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 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 Ozona
Is Ozona a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ozona is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ozona?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 46.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Ozona have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 28.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 23–34.4%), 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 Ozona 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 Ozona.
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.