Photo: Renegomezphotography · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sabinal is healthier than 88%
Sabinal differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sabinal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sabinal
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Sabinal
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.4%), vs 12.7% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Sabinal runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Sabinal adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.8%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Sabinal has no health insurance
26.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Sabinal is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Sabinal is healthier than 24%. Against the 1,009 towns with similar household incomes ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 88%. 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 Sabinal’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Sabinal’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sabinal is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 70% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Sabinal’s median household income is $33,542; among the 1,009 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 88%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Sabinal adults…
Sabinal 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sabinal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Sabinal
No hospital or community health center in Sabinal 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 Sabinal; ≈ 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 Sabinal 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.
17.3% of Sabinal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Sabinal and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabinal | C− | 40.4% | 17.4% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sabinal adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sabinal
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sabinal is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Sabinal’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sabinal | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.4%24.2–33.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.9–18.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.9–18.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%31.9–49.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.4%15.2–20.1 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%34.1–43.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.2–43.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.4–29 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7–9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.1–16.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.4–15.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 34.8%29.1–41.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.1–17.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%30.1–45.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 26.7%21.1–32.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.1%71.1–78.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.5%47.6–55.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.5–87.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.7–81 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.9%53.2–64.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.1%60–77.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%16.8–23.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%23.8–31.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.1%20.1–24.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.4%15.5–19.5 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%10.1–12.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.3%15.5–19.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.5%32.3–43.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%16.4–22.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%13.8–19.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.2–11.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 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 Sabinal
Is Sabinal a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sabinal is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sabinal?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 49.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sabinal?
Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Sabinal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sabinal have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 26.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.1–32.6%), 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 Sabinal 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 Sabinal.
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.