Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Savannah is healthier than 52%
Savannah differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Savannah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Savannah
Against towns with similar incomes, Savannah’s lead shrinks
Savannah is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 52% of the 3,330 towns with similar household incomes ($107K–$179K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Savannah is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Savannah
Savannah runs below Texas on five chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.6% vs 5.6%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.2%) and COPD (3.8% vs 5.7%). Conditions ↓
Savannah keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66.4% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (87.6% vs 84.6%). 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 Savannah’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Savannah’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Savannah is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #72 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 96% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 61%.
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). Savannah’s median household income is $142,868; among the 3,330 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($107K–$179K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Savannah adults…
Savannah runs below TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Savannah residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Savannah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Savannah
No hospital or community health center in Savannah 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 Savannah; ≈ 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 Savannah 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.
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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.
7.7% of Savannah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Savannah and the towns around it
Savannah’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | A | 34.7% | 8.5% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Little Elm | B+ | 36.1% | 9.3% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Prosper | A | 33.1% | 7.8% | 8.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Savannah adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Savannah
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Savannah is better than Texas on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Savannah’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Savannah | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%11.7–16.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10%8.6–11.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.3–18.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%29.3–40.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28%24.7–31.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%30.3–37.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.3%17.9–23.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.8%3.2–4.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.6–8.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%7.7–11.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.9%15.5–22.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%16.3–22.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%32.5–41.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.1–11.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70.7–77.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.4%63.5–69.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.8–89.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.5%67–73.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.1%54.9–63.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%74.6–85.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19–25.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.5–28.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%7–9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.3–7.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.1%19.7–26.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%7.7–10.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10–13.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.6 | 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 Savannah
Is Savannah a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Savannah is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #72 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 Savannah?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 40.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Savannah?
Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital in Aubrey, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Savannah’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Savannah have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–11.7%), 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 Savannah more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Savannah.
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.