Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Selma is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Selma differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Selma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Selma
Binge drinking is the habit Selma doesn’t win on
19.2% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Selma
Selma runs below Texas on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.8% vs 5.7%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (3.9% vs 5.6%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). Conditions ↓
Selma is an active town
Only 22.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Selma is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A− tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Schertz (B+). Around town ↓
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 Selma’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Selma’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Selma is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #105 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 90% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 65%.
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). Selma’s median household income is $97,066; among the 9,014 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
7.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Selma adults…
Selma runs below TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Selma residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Selma and the towns around it
Selma has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma | A− | 32% | 10.1% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Universal City | B | 32.6% | 13.5% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Schertz | B+ | 33.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Live Oak | B+ | 31.3% | 12.1% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| San Antonio | C | 34.9% | 15.2% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Selma
No hospital or community health center in Selma 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 Selma; ≈ 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 Selma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Selma 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Selma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Selma adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Selma
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Selma is better than Texas on 21 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Selma’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Selma | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14.5–18 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%10–12.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.8–17.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32%28.6–35.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.9%26.7–31.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.5%28.2–32.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.4%17.7–21.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2.1–2.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%8.9–12 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%19.9–25.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%17.2–21.5 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.8%36.8–42.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%12.2–16 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%70–75.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%59.3–64.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.5–87.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.2%67.7–72.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%59–65 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%70.1–79 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%20.6–25.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%24.1–28.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%13.4–15.7 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%13.2–15.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%8.2–9.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.9–9.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9.9–11.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.3%22.8–27.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.8–11 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.6–14.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3 | 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 Selma
Is Selma a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Selma is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #105 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Selma?
CDC estimates 32% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 35.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Selma?
Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks in San Antonio, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Selma’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Selma have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–16%), 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 Selma 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 Selma.
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.