On CDC estimates, Shady Hollow is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Shady Hollow differs from Texas on 26 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shady Hollow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shady Hollow
Shady Hollow keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.8% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (72.3% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Shady Hollow
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Shady Hollow’s lead shrinks
Shady Hollow is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, but 67% of the 1,675 towns with similar household incomes ($128K–$213K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Shady Hollow is an active town
Only 16.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Shady Hollow’s likely range.
What’s behind Shady Hollow’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shady Hollow is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #22 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 81%.
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). Shady Hollow’s median household income is $170,217; among the 1,675 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($128K–$213K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shady Hollow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Shady Hollow adults…
Shady Hollow runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Shady Hollow
No hospital or community health center in Shady Hollow 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 Shady Hollow; ≈ 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 Shady Hollow adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Shady Hollow does better than Texas.
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.
4% of Shady Hollow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Shady Hollow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Hollow | A+ | 28.3% | 10% | 7.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shady Hollow adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shady Hollow
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shady Hollow is better than Texas on 23 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Shady Hollow’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shady Hollow | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13%11.2–15 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.5–14.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.3%24.9–31.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10%8.7–11.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.9%29.1–34.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%36.6–42.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 24.6%22.2–27.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.2%4.2–6.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.4%6.1–9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.2%13.9–18.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.9–19.3 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.5%24.6–30.6 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.4–9 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76.3–81.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.3%69.8–74.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.3%91.3–93.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.4–80.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%68.1–74.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.4%77.7–86.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%19.2–24.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%17.4–21.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%4–5.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%4–4.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4%3.5–4.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.3%18.8–24.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.8–11.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9%7.8–10.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.4–5.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 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 Shady Hollow
Is Shady Hollow a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shady Hollow is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #22 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shady Hollow?
CDC estimates 28.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 31.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shady Hollow?
Ascension Seton Southwest in Austin, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Shady Hollow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Shady Hollow have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9%), 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 Shady Hollow more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shady Hollow.
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.