Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sebastian is healthier than 84%
Sebastian differs from Texas on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sebastian. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sebastian
More Sebastian adults get no exercise
45.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Sebastian
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (22.2%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Sebastian runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and diabetes, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sebastian
36.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (16.6% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (25.1% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 29.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Sebastian is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Sebastian is healthier than 13%. Against the 137 towns with similar household incomes ($17K–$28K), it’s healthier than 84%. 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 Sebastian’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Sebastian’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sebastian is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 60% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Sebastian’s median household income is $22,786; among the 137 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($17K–$28K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Sebastian adults…
Sebastian runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sebastian is an older town: 31% 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 Sebastian as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.3% of Sebastian adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Sebastian
No hospital or community health center in Sebastian 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 Sebastian; ≈ 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 Sebastian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Sebastian adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Sebastian runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
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Sebastian and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sebastian adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sebastian
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sebastian is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Sebastian’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sebastian | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.8%32.4–43.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%16.7–22.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.4–18.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.6%33.8–51.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 22.2%19.3–25.3 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%35.9–44.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%35.9–45.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 26%22.8–29.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%7.9–10.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.1–8.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.2–5.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%14.5–19 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%11.8–17.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 45.2%38.8–52.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.8–16 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%35.5–42 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 39.4%32.5–46.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%69.6–77.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.5%43.9–49 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%79.9–85.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76–81.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54%50.4–57.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%67.1–77.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.3%15.4–21.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.5%32–37.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.3%34–38.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.1%23.2–26.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.3%13.9–16.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.6%15.4–17.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.3%27.1–31.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.1%38.4–50.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.6%20.9–28.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.5%16.5–22.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13%11.1–15.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.1–14.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.6%6.4–8.9 | 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 Sebastian
Is Sebastian a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sebastian is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sebastian?
CDC estimates 42.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 51.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sebastian?
Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Sebastian’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sebastian have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 32.5–46.4%), 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 Sebastian more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sebastian.
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.