On CDC estimates, Pine Island is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Pine Island differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pine Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Island
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Pine Island
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.1%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Pine Island runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pine Island, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 77.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Pine Island
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Pine Island is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pine Island is healthier than 20%. Against the 7,532 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 38%. 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 Pine Island’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Pine Island’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pine Island is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 40% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Pine Island’s median household income is $55,375; among the 7,532 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Pine Island adults…
Pine Island runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Pine Island
No hospital or community health center in Pine Island 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 Pine Island; ≈ 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 Pine Island 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.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.6% of Pine Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Pine Island and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | C− | 39.6% | 15.1% | 15.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pine Island adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pine Island
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pine Island is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Pine Island’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pine Island | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.4%21.9–29.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.7–20.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%31.4–48.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.1–17.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%34.6–43.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.4–43.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.1%23.9–30.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%6.9–9.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.1–16.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%13.3–18.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.2%26.1–36.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13–19.3 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%31.2–45.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.6%16.4–23.1 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%70.7–78.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.9%48–55.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.5–87.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.4–80.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.1%53.4–64.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%62.4–78.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%18.7–25.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.7%25.9–33.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.5%19.4–23.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.6%15.7–19.6 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10.2–12.9 | 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) | 16.6%14.8–18.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.8%31–41.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.1–20.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6–7.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.2–10.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 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 Pine Island
Is Pine Island a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pine Island is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pine Island?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 48.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pine Island?
Bellville Medical Center in Bellville, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Pine Island’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Pine Island have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.4–23.1%), 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 Pine Island 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 Pine Island.
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.