On CDC estimates, Rosebud is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Rosebud differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rosebud. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rosebud
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rosebud
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Rosebud runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Rosebud is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Rosebud is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on self-rated health, physical distress, diabetes and exercise. Health Grade ↓
More Rosebud adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.6%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Rosebud, and more people treating it
44.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Rosebud is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rosebud is healthier than 7%. Against the 4,018 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 25%. 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 Rosebud’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Rosebud’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rosebud is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 25% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Rosebud’s median household income is $45,057; among the 4,018 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$56K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Rosebud compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Rosebud adults…
Rosebud runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rosebud is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rosebud as about how healthy they are.
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 Rosebud adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Rosebud
No hospital or community health center in Rosebud 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 Rosebud; ≈ 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 Rosebud 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.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.4% of Rosebud adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Rosebud and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebud | D | 41% | 19.4% | 18.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rosebud adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rosebud
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rosebud is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Rosebud’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rosebud | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.6%27.5–35.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.2–21 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.4–20.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41%32.2–50.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.4%17–22.1 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.9%40.5–49.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%36.4–45.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.3–35.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5–6.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.5–17 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1%15.2–21.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.6%32–43.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%10.8–16 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%32–46.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.3%17.7–24.8 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%73.4–80.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.3%44.4–52.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.4–87.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.1–83.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.7%54–65 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68%58.8–76.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.3–26.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%24–31.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24%21.7–26.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.1%16.1–20.2 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.2%11.1–13.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.4%20.2–24.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.2%37–47.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.9%20.7–27.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%16.1–20.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.2–8 | 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 Rosebud
Is Rosebud a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rosebud is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rosebud?
CDC estimates 41% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 50.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rosebud?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple in Temple, 23.2 miles in a straight line from Rosebud’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rosebud have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.7–24.8%), 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 Rosebud 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 Rosebud.
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.