Old St. Anthony's Catholic Church · Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:25or6to4 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Robstown is healthier than 60%
Robstown differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Robstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Robstown
More Robstown adults get no exercise
44.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Robstown
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (22.1%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Robstown runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Robstown
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.5%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Housing insecurity (24.9% vs 16.4%) and no reliable transportation (15.6% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 24.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Robstown is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Robstown is healthier than 9%. Against the 1,165 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 60%. 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 Robstown’s likely range.
What’s behind Robstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robstown is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #559 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 46% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health 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). Robstown’s median household income is $34,436; among the 1,165 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 60%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Robstown compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Robstown adults…
Robstown runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.8% of Robstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Robstown
1 community health center in Robstown, 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 Robstown; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Robstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Robstown adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Robstown runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Robstown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robstown | D | 44.5% | 22.1% | 16% | CDC place |
| North San Pedro | — | — | — | — |
North San Pedro: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Robstown adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Robstown
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Robstown is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Robstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Robstown | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 38.7%35.3–42.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.2–21.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.5–19.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.5%39.5–50.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 22.1%20–24.7 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.5%37.3–44.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%37–44.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 23.7%21.4–26.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.3–10.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.4–9.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%14.1–20.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16%14–18.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 44.2%40–49 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.2–18.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%34.8–43.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 39%35.1–43.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.7%70.3–77.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.2%41.9–48.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%80–84.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.7–80 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.4%47.6–56.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70%62.8–76.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.5–22.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.9%30.4–37.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.5%29.9–35 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.9%22.6–27.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.3%13.7–17 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.6%14.3–17 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.8%22.6–27.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.7%40.7–49.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.8%21.5–26.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%18–22.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13%11.9–14.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%11–13.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 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 Robstown
Is Robstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robstown is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #559 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Robstown?
CDC estimates 44.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.5% and 50.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Robstown?
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Robstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Robstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 39% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 35.1–43.4%), 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 Robstown 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 Robstown.
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.