Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Poth is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Poth differs from Texas on 6 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Poth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Poth
Poth is short on primary care and mental health care
Poth’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Diabetes runs high in Poth
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.7%), vs 12.7% across Texas. Conditions ↓
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 Poth’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Poth’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Poth is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 58% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health 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). Poth’s median household income is $72,404; among the 10,707 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$91K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Poth compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 9.4% (U.S. 12.3%).
Care in and near Poth
No hospital or community health center in Poth 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 Poth; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Poth adults…
Poth runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Poth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Poth 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.
10.9% of Poth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Poth and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poth | C | 38.1% | 14.7% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Poth adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Poth
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Poth is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Poth’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Poth | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%22–29.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13–17.1 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%30.6–45.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.8–16.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%30.3–38.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%33.3–42 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.1%21.2–27.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.4%5.4–7.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.5–11.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.6–16.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.2%26.2–36.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.4–21 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%30.9–44.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.5%18.5–27 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.1%70–78 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.8%53.8–61.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.5–87.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.3–78.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61%55.7–66 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%66.8–81.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18–24.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.1%25.4–33.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.3%15.4–19.4 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.6–17.4 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%29.8–39.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14–18.9 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%13.9–18.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.1–8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.6–10.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.3 | 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 Poth
Is Poth a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Poth is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Poth?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 45.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Poth?
Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Poth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Poth have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.5–27%), 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 Poth 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 Poth.
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.