Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Sanger is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Sanger differs from Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sanger. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sanger
Binge drinking is the habit Sanger doesn’t win on
20.3% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Sanger
Sanger runs below Texas on diabetes (9% vs 12.7%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (4.4% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Sanger adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 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 Sanger’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Sanger’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sanger is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #163 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 91% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Sanger’s median household income is $91,075; among the 9,838 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Sanger adults…
Sanger runs below TX on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Sanger residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Sanger adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Sanger
No hospital or community health center in Sanger 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 Sanger; ≈ 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 Sanger adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Sanger 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.
Sanger and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger | B+ | 35.5% | 9% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Valley View | — | — | — | — |
Valley View: 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 Sanger adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sanger
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sanger is better than Texas on 12 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Sanger’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sanger | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.6–19.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.5–20.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%30–41.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.8–10.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%25–31.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%31–38.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.4%18.8–24.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10.1–14.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.1–14.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%18.6–26.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%17.2–23.9 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%31.7–40.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.2%11.2–15.3 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%67.8–75.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.8%58.7–65.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.1–86.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.9%66.6–73.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.9%54.5–63.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.4–82.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21–27.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23.4–29.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%11.7–14.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.2–8.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.9–10 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.7%24.1–31.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.7–16.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.2–8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 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 Sanger
Is Sanger a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sanger is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #163 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sanger?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 41.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sanger?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton in Denton, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Sanger’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sanger have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–15.3%), 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 Sanger 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 Sanger.
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.