On CDC estimates, Poteet is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Poteet differs from Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Poteet. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Poteet
More Poteet adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.4%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, obesity and heart disease run high in Poteet
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.5%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 44.8% of adults have obesity, vs 35.6% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Poteet runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 3 working-age adults in Poteet has no health insurance
32.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Poteet is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Poteet is healthier than 17%. Against the 5,290 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 45%. 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 Poteet’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Poteet’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Poteet is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns, #481 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 66% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Poteet’s median household income is $48,750; among the 5,290 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Poteet compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Poteet adults…
Poteet runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Poteet adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Poteet
1 community health center in Poteet, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Poteet; ≈ 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 Poteet adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
16.5% of Poteet adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Poteet and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poteet | C− | 44.8% | 18.5% | 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 Poteet adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Poteet
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Poteet is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Poteet’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Poteet | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.8%26.7–35.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.5–18.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.8%36.7–53.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.5%16.2–20.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%34.4–42.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.3–43.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%21.4–27.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.7–10 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.2–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%8.9–14 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%10.8–15.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 40.4%34.6–46.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.1–19.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%31–45 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 32.7%27.7–38.3 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.6%69.5–77.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.3%45.4–53.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81–85.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.3–78.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.5%52.1–62.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%64.7–79.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%16.2–22.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.1%26.2–34.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.2%21.9–26.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.3%17.2–21.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10.2–13 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.8–13.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.5%14.7–18.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%33.5–44 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%16.9–22.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.4–20.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.5–11.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5–6.6 | 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 Poteet
Is Poteet a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Poteet is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #481 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Poteet?
CDC estimates 44.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.7% and 53.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Poteet?
Methodist Hospital Atascosa in Jourdanton, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Poteet’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Poteet have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 27.7–38.3%), 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 Poteet more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Poteet.
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.