On CDC estimates, Sullivan City is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Sullivan City differs from Texas on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sullivan City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sullivan City
More Sullivan City adults get no exercise
42.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Sullivan City
39.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sullivan City
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (39.7%), about twice the Texas rate. Housing insecurity (29.2% vs 16.4%) and no reliable transportation (18.5% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 33% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Sullivan City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Sullivan City is healthier than 7%. Against the 3,809 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 25%. 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 Sullivan City’s likely range.
What’s behind Sullivan City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sullivan City is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #581 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 47% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Sullivan City’s median household income is $44,464; among the 3,809 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Sullivan City compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sullivan City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33% of Sullivan City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Sullivan City adults…
Sullivan City runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sullivan City
No hospital or community health center in Sullivan City 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 Sullivan City; ≈ 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 Sullivan City adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Sullivan City runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
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Sullivan City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan City | D | 46.3% | 20.2% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Cuevitas | — | — | — | — |
Cuevitas: 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 Sullivan City adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sullivan City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sullivan City is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Sullivan City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sullivan City | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 39.2%34–44.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.6–21.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.8–21.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.3%41.7–50.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.2%18.1–22.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%32.6–38.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34.3–40.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.5–24 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.2 | 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 | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.6%5.5–7.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.9%16.6–23.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.3–18 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 42.7%37.6–48 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.3–18.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%36.4–44.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 43.3%35.3–50.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.6%68.1–74.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 39.5%36.4–42.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.4%76.3–82.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72.5–77.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 47.4%42.8–51.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.3%61.2–74.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%18–23.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.8%31.3–38.4 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 39.7%36.8–42.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 29.2%26.6–31.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.1%16.2–20.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.5%16.9–20.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 33%30.3–35.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.7%38.7–48.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.9%19.8–26 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.9%18.8–25.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13.7%11.7–15.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.1–15.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8%6.7–9.2 | 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 Sullivan City
Is Sullivan City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sullivan City is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #581 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sullivan City?
CDC estimates 46.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.7% and 50.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sullivan City?
Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Sullivan City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sullivan City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 43.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 35.3–50.7%), 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 Sullivan City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sullivan City.
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.