Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Schulenburg is healthier than 52%
Schulenburg differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Schulenburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Schulenburg
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Schulenburg
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Schulenburg runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Schulenburg, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 18.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Texas 19.1%), yet 26.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Schulenburg, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Schulenburg is short on dental care and mental health care
Schulenburg’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Schulenburg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Schulenburg is healthier than 24%. Against the 6,236 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 52%. 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 Schulenburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Schulenburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Schulenburg is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns, #410 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 56% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Schulenburg’s median household income is $51,294; among the 6,236 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Where Schulenburg compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Schulenburg adults…
Schulenburg runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Schulenburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Schulenburg
No hospital or community health center in Schulenburg 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 Schulenburg; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Schulenburg adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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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.
14.3% of Schulenburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Schulenburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schulenburg | C− | 37.1% | 16.7% | 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 Schulenburg adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Schulenburg
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Schulenburg is better than Texas on 5 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Schulenburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Schulenburg | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.6%23–30.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.4–19 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%28.9–45.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.7%14.5–19.1 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.9%38.4–47.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.9%36.2–45.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.2%27.7–34.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.6–10.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.8–10.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%7.6–11 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%12.5–18.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.3–17.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 33.3%27.9–39.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.1–16.3 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%29.6–43.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.5%15.7–21.5 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%74.7–81.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.3%54.5–61.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.8–89.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%79.1–84.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.1–68.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.5%58.3–75.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.9–24.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24.5–32.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%16.7–20.5 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%13.1–16.5 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.8–10.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.1%34.1–44.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.2%18.1–24.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%13.8–18.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.6–11.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.1–12.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.7–6.4 | 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 Schulenburg
Is Schulenburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Schulenburg is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #410 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 Schulenburg?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 45.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Schulenburg?
Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Schulenburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Schulenburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.7–21.5%), 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 Schulenburg 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 Schulenburg.
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.