Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Seven Points is healthier than 81%
Seven Points differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Seven Points. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Seven Points
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Seven Points
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Seven Points runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Seven Points
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 15.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Seven Points, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Seven Points is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Seven Points is healthier than 26%. Against the 2,375 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 81%. 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 Seven Points’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Seven Points’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Seven Points is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 60% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Seven Points’ median household income is $39,934; among the 2,375 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Seven Points adults…
Seven Points runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Seven Points adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Seven Points
No hospital or community health center in Seven Points 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 Seven Points; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Seven Points adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
16.4% of Seven Points adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Seven Points and the towns around it
Seven Points has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Points | C | 34.9% | 14.3% | 16.2% | CDC place |
| Tool | C− | 35.3% | 15.6% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Gun Barrel City | C− | 35.9% | 14.5% | 17.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Seven Points adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Seven Points
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Seven Points is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Seven Points’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Seven Points | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%20.5–27.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14–18.3 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.2–20.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%27.2–43.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.4–16.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%35.6–44.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%35.7–44.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.3%26.9–33.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.1–9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%7.8–10.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13–18.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.6–19.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%24.8–35 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.3–19.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%31.1–45.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.2–17.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%72.1–79.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.5%44.8–52.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.8–87.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.4–81.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%55.3–66.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.7%57.6–74.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.1–28.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.8%25.2–32.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20%18.1–22 | 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 | 10.2%9–11.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.9–11.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.4%14.7–18.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%31.5–41.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%15.4–20.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.2–18.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.4–11.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 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 Seven Points
Is Seven Points a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Seven Points is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C 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 Seven Points?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.2% and 43.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Seven Points?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman in Kaufman, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Seven Points’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Seven Points have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–17.8%), 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 Seven Points 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 Seven Points.
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.