Siesta Shores’ CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Siesta Shores differs from Texas on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Siesta Shores. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Siesta Shores
More Siesta Shores adults get no exercise
52.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Siesta Shores
33.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 29.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Siesta Shores’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Diabetes, COPD and heart disease run high in Siesta Shores
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.8%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Siesta Shores runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Siesta Shores’ likely range.
What’s behind Siesta Shores’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Siesta Shores is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Siesta Shores’ estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is fair or poor health: 46.9% of adults, against 21.8% across Texas and 19.4% nationally.
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). Siesta Shores’ median household income is $35,352; among the 1,312 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$44K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Siesta Shores compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Siesta Shores adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Siesta Shores adults…
Siesta Shores runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Siesta Shores
No hospital or community health center in Siesta Shores 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 Siesta Shores; ≈ 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 Siesta Shores adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Siesta Shores runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
39.4% of Siesta Shores adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Siesta Shores and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siesta Shores | D− | 47.5% | 22.8% | 22.1% | CDC place |
| Falcon Lake Estates | D− | 46.8% | 23.9% | 22.3% | CDC place |
| Falcon Mesa | — | — | — | — |
Falcon Mesa: 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 Siesta Shores adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Siesta Shores
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Siesta Shores is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Siesta Shores’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Siesta Shores | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 46.9%41.3–52.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 23%20–26.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.1%18.4–23.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.5%37.8–56.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 22.8%20.3–25.7 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%35.1–44 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%33.8–42.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%20.9–27 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.9–10.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8–11.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 29.7%24.4–34.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.1%18.5–26.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 52.8%46.1–59.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%10.9–16.6 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43%34.9–51.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 48.8%41.1–56.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70%65.2–74.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 33.7%30.2–37.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 75.9%72.1–79.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.3%70.2–76.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 44.6%38.4–50.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 60.4%49.8–70 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%18.7–26 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.8%28.7–36.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 42.3%39.4–45.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 30.8%28–33.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.7%18.5–22.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 20.4%18.7–22.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 39.4%36.5–42.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 50.1%43.9–56.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.6%23.8–31.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 26.3%22.6–30.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 17.9%15.4–20.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.7%14.1–19.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.7%9.1–12.4 | 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 Siesta Shores
Is Siesta Shores a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Siesta Shores is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Siesta Shores?
CDC estimates 47.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.8% and 56.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Siesta Shores have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 48.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 41.1–56.1%), 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 Siesta Shores more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Siesta Shores.
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.