Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Port Aransas is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Port Aransas differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Aransas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Aransas
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Port Aransas
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Port Aransas runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Port Aransas, and more people treating it
43.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Port Aransas keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.9% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (64% vs 54.6%). 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 Port Aransas’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Port Aransas’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Aransas is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, #229 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Port Aransas’ median household income is $88,947; among the 10,079 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Port Aransas adults…
Port Aransas runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Port Aransas is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Port Aransas as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Aransas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Port Aransas
No hospital or community health center in Port Aransas 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 Port Aransas; ≈ 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.
17 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Port Aransas adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Port Aransas does better than Texas.
A hello is a start.
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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.
7.2% of Port Aransas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Port Aransas and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Aransas | B− | 36% | 15% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Corpus Christi | C | 39.7% | 15.9% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Port Aransas adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Port Aransas
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Port Aransas is better than Texas on 11 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Port Aransas’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Port Aransas | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%18.1–23.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.6–16.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%31.4–41.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13.2–17.3 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.1%39.7–47.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.6%40–47.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.4%28.5–34.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.4–12.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.2–15 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%10.9–15.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24%20.6–28.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.4–19.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%29.8–38.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8–11.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77.2–82.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64%60.9–67.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.2%88.9–91.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.7–84.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%63.8–72 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%69.5–81.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.5–25.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.7–27.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%9.1–11.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–6.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.9%29.3–37.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%14.3–19.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%11–14.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.9–9.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 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 Port Aransas
Is Port Aransas a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Aransas is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #229 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Port Aransas?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 41.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Port Aransas?
The Corpus Christi Medical Center in Corpus Christi, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Port Aransas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Port Aransas have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–11.4%), 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 Port Aransas more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Port Aransas.
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.