Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sonterra is healthier than 32%
Sonterra differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sonterra. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sonterra
Sonterra trails towns with similar incomes
Sonterra is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, and only 32% of the 9,667 towns with similar household incomes ($69K–$115K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Sonterra
Sonterra runs below Texas on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.7% vs 5.6%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.2%) and cancer (4.2% vs 6.1%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). 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 Sonterra’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Sonterra’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sonterra is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #250 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 89% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Sonterra’s median household income is $92,319; among the 9,667 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Sonterra compares well: high blood pressure, 26.2% (U.S. 34.4%); high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 28.3% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 16.4% (U.S. 25.3%).
Out of every 100 Sonterra adults…
Sonterra runs below TX on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Sonterra residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Sonterra
No hospital or community health center in Sonterra 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 Sonterra; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Sonterra adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Sonterra adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Sonterra runs above Texas.
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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.
15.1% of Sonterra adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Sonterra and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
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of Sonterra adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sonterra
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sonterra is better than Texas on 8 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Sonterra’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sonterra | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.9%17.9–24.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.7–14.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.1–23.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%32.2–43.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%7.9–10.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.2%23.2–29.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.3%25–31.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.4%14.3–18.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.7–4.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.2%14.2–20.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%11.9–17 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.8%23.5–32.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%15.9–22.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%33.7–42.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20%16.6–24.3 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.2%66–74 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51%47.6–54.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.4%78.7–83.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.8%61.1–68.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.7%48.9–58.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66–79.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.9–27.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26.5–33.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.6%17.5–21.7 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.5%16.4–20.7 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.7–13.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%10.3–12.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%26.2–34.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.2–12.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.2–20.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 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 Sonterra
Is Sonterra a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sonterra is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #250 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 Sonterra?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 43.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sonterra?
Adventhealth Central Texas in Killeen, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Sonterra’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sonterra have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.6–24.3%), 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 Sonterra more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sonterra.
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.