Fort Leaton · Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Presidio is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Presidio differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Presidio. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Presidio
Dental care lags in Presidio
33.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 33.2% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Presidio’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Presidio adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (49.7%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 70 miles from Presidio
The closest emergency room is Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine, 70.4 miles away in a straight line. And 21.8% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 10.5% across Texas. For everyday care, Preventative Care Health Services is closer (1.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Presidio, and more people treating it
43.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Presidio is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Presidio is healthier than 7%. Against the 2,607 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 37%. 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 Presidio’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Presidio’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Presidio is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #574 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 46% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Presidio’s median household income is $40,800; among the 2,607 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Presidio compares well: binge drinking, 12.3% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Presidio 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.
Care in and near Presidio
No hospital or community health center in Presidio 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 Presidio; ≈ 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 Presidio adults…
Presidio runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Presidio adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Presidio runs above 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.
45% of Presidio adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Presidio and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio | D | 44.6% | 25% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Presidio adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Presidio
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Presidio is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Presidio’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Presidio | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 42.6%36.8–48.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%18.6–24.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15–19.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.6%35.4–54.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 25%21.9–28.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.1%38.5–48.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.3%37.6–47.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24–31.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8–10.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.1–10.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 33.2%27.9–38.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.6–20.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 49.7%42.8–56.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%10–15.1 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%33.2–48.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 42.2%34.8–49.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%70.7–78.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 33.4%30.1–36.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%79.9–85.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.8–82.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 44.8%38.9–50.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64%54.3–72.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16–22.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.5%29.3–37.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 47%43.8–50.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 31.2%28.2–34.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 21%18.7–23.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 21.8%19.9–23.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 45%41.7–48 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.7%41.5–54 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 28.5%24.4–32.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.3%17.8–24.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 15.7%13.5–18 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.9%11.7–16.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.4%7.9–10.9 | 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 Presidio
Is Presidio a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Presidio is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #574 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Presidio?
CDC estimates 44.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 54.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Presidio have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 42.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 34.8–49.4%), 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 Presidio 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 Presidio.
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.