Photo: Djmaschek · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Sargent is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Sargent differs from Texas on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sargent. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sargent
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Sargent
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), about twice the Texas rate. Cancer is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Sargent runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 58% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sargent, and more people treating it
50% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 84.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Sargent, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 12.1% of working-age adults are uninsured (Texas 19.1%), yet 27.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Sargent’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Sargent’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sargent is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 72% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Sargent’s median household income is $60,307; among the 9,009 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Sargent compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.1% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 84.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Sargent adults…
Sargent runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sargent is an older town: 58% 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 Sargent as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sargent adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Sargent
No hospital or community health center in Sargent 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 Sargent; ≈ 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.
6.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Sargent adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Sargent does better than Texas.
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.
14.9% of Sargent adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Sargent and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sargent | C− | 39.3% | 19.6% | 17.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sargent adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sargent
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sargent is better than Texas on 10 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Sargent’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sargent | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.1%22.7–32.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.5–21 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.5–18.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%30.3–48.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.6%16.6–22.7 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 50%44.9–54.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46.8%41.8–52 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.4%33.9–42.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.2%11–13.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.8%10.1–13.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.6%10.2–15.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.8%5–6.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.3%15.7–23.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%13.8–21.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.1%25.9–38.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.7–16.2 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7%30.3–45.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%9.7–15 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.3–83.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53%49.1–57.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.4–91.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.5%81.7–87 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%57.6–69 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%64.5–80.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%19.5–27 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.3–27.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.9%14.2–17.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.4–9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.9%13.2–16.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.2%33.5–45.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.2%19.4–27.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.4–17.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.9%10.2–13.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.2–8.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%8.7–12.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.1–7.3 | 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 Sargent
Is Sargent a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sargent is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sargent?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 48.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sargent?
Sweeny Community Hospital in Sweeny, 17.7 miles in a straight line from Sargent’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Sargent have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–15%), 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 Sargent 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 Sargent.
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.