Photo: Nicolas Henderson · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Saginaw is healthier than 43%
Saginaw differs from Texas on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Saginaw. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saginaw
Against towns with similar incomes, Saginaw’s lead shrinks
Saginaw is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, but 43% of the 8,966 towns with similar household incomes ($73K–$122K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Depression runs high in Saginaw
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.4%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Saginaw adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Saginaw’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Saginaw’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saginaw is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #205 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 74% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Saginaw’s median household income is $97,276; among the 8,966 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 43%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Saginaw adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Saginaw adults…
Saginaw runs below TX on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Saginaw
No hospital or community health center in Saginaw 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 Saginaw; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Saginaw adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Saginaw adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Saginaw runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
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Saginaw and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | B | 32.4% | 10.6% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Blue Mound | B− | 34% | 12.3% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Saginaw adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Saginaw
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Saginaw is better than Texas on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Saginaw’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Saginaw | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%17.6–22.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.2–20.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.4%28.2–36.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.3–12 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.7%26.9–32.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%29.8–35.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.4–23.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.4–15 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.4–15.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%23.3–29.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.5–20.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%35.8–43.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.3%14.1–18.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.3%67.9–74.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.3%55.4–61.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83.1–86.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.5%68.3–74.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%56.3–63.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%71.7–82.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.5–27.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%24.6–30.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%12.9–15.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%12–14.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.7–9.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%9–11.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%26.4–32.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.4–14.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.5–16.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Saginaw
Is Saginaw a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saginaw is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #205 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 Saginaw?
CDC estimates 32.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 36.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Saginaw?
Medical City Alliance in Fort Worth, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Saginaw’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Saginaw have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.1–18.4%), 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 Saginaw more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saginaw.
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.