Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, San Saba is healthier than 56%
San Saba trails Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Saba. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Saba
San Saba is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
San Saba’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in San Saba
50.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 16.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). San Saba’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from San Saba
The closest emergency room is Mid Coast Medical Center - Central in Llano, 31.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
San Saba is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, San Saba is healthier than 25%. Against the 5,925 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 56%. 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 San Saba’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind San Saba’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Saba is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns, #402 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 51% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). San Saba’s median household income is $50,373; among the 5,925 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near San Saba
No hospital or community health center in San Saba 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 San Saba; ≈ 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 San Saba adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 San Saba adults…
San Saba 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.
3.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How San Saba adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, San Saba 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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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.4% of San Saba adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
San Saba and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba | C− | 37.1% | 13% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of San Saba adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for San Saba
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, San Saba is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside San Saba’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | San Saba | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.4%22.9–28 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.9–16.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%18–21.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%33.3–40.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%12–14 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.3%31.2–35.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%33.3–37.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.8%22.2–25.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.9–11.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6.2–7.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.8%13.8–20.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.4%29.2–35.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%14.6–17.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%31.9–45.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.2%19.1–25.4 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.4%71.4–75.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.1%46.4–53.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.6–85 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%73.1–76.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%54.9–65.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.7%58.8–75.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%22.8–26.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%24.3–32 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.5%19.5–23.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%15.8–19.7 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%10.4–12.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.4%15.7–19.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%33–39.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14.6–17.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%16.3–20.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.7–8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.3–7.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 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 San Saba
Is San Saba a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, San Saba is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #402 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 San Saba?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 40.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in San Saba have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.1–25.4%), 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 San Saba 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 San Saba.
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.