On CDC estimates, Reno is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
Reno differs from Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Reno. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reno
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Reno
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.1%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.5%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Reno runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Reno
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.4%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.9%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Reno trails towns with similar incomes
Reno is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns, and only 7% of the 9,160 towns with similar household incomes ($72K–$120K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. 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 Reno’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Reno’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reno is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns, #401 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 40% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Reno’s median household income is $96,118; among the 9,160 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 7%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Reno adults…
Reno runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Reno adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Reno runs above Texas.
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Care in and near Reno
No hospital or community health center in Reno 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 Reno; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reno adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of Reno adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Reno 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Reno adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Reno
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Reno is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Reno’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Reno | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20.2–26.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.7–17.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%17–21.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%30.7–46.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.1–14.6 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%33–41.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%33.8–42.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.3–31.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.3–7.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15%12.3–17.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%14.6–19.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.4%24.2–33.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.3–21.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.9%35.9–45.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%12.9–17.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%70.4–78.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53%49.5–56.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.9–86.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73–79 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%56.1–65.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.6%58.6–73.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%21.9–29.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%23.6–30.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%15.1–19 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.5–16.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%11.5–14.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.9–38.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.3–18.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.8–18.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5 | 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 Reno
Is Reno a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reno is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #401 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Reno?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 46.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Reno?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle in Azle, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Reno’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Reno have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.9–17.2%), 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 Reno 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 Reno.
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.