On CDC estimates, Ralls is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Ralls differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ralls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ralls
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Ralls
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.7%, vs 12.7% across Texas. In all, Ralls runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Ralls adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.7%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Ralls has no health insurance
27% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. 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 Ralls’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Ralls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ralls is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 56% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Ralls’ median household income is $57,697; among the 8,227 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 33%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Ralls adults…
Ralls runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Ralls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Ralls
No hospital or community health center in Ralls 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 Ralls; ≈ 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 Ralls 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.
18.4% of Ralls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Ralls and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralls | C− | 39.2% | 16.7% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ralls adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ralls
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ralls is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Ralls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ralls | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.9%25–33.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.5–19 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.8–19.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%30.5–48 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.7%14.4–19 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.1–42.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%34.8–43.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%23.3–29.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.7%6.5–9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12.1–17.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.9–17 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 35.7%30.2–41.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.3–18 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%32.1–46.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 27%22.1–32.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%70.3–78.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.9%43–50.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| 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) | 78.1%75.2–80.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.1%52.8–63.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%62.1–78.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%17.5–24.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.3%27.5–35.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.3%23–27.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.5%17.4–21.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12%10.6–13.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.5%11.4–13.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.4%16.4–20.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%33.5–43.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.7%16.9–22.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.9–19.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.8–9.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 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 Ralls
Is Ralls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ralls is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 33%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ralls?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 48%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ralls?
University Medical Center in Lubbock, 29.6 miles in a straight line from Ralls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ralls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 27% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 22.1–32.2%), 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 Ralls 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 Ralls.
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.