Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sherman is healthier than 66%
Sherman differs from Texas on 6 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sherman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sherman
COPD and cancer run high in Sherman
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have had cancer (7.4%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Sherman is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Sherman is healthier than 41%. Against the 8,623 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 66%. 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 Sherman’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Sherman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sherman is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns, #283 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 64% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Sherman’s median household income is $58,859; among the 8,623 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Sherman adults…
Sherman runs above TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sherman
2 hospitals in Sherman, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sherman; ≈ 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.
14 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Sherman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Sherman 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.
15% of Sherman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Sherman and the towns around it
Sherman’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | C+ | 34.3% | 12.6% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Howe | B− | 34.3% | 10.2% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Denison | C− | 35.6% | 14.2% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Knollwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Dorchester | — | — | — | — |
Knollwood and Dorchester: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sherman adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sherman
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sherman is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Sherman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sherman | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%19.5–24.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.4–15.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.4–20.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%26.4–41.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.9–14.2 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%30.8–38.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%32.1–40.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%21.7–27.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–7.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.1–16.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.3–16.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.9%24.4–33.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.6–19.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%34.6–48.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.6%14.8–18.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70–77.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.1%49.3–56.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82–85.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72.1–77.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.7%55.3–65.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%63.5–79.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.2–27.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.3%24.7–32.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.8%17.1–20.8 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.9%14.2–17.8 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%9.5–12 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.7–11.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%13.5–16.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%29.5–38 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.4–17.1 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.7–18.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Sherman
Is Sherman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sherman is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #283 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 Sherman?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 41.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sherman?
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center in Sherman, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Sherman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sherman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.8–18.6%), 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 Sherman 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 Sherman.
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.