On CDC estimates, Terrell Hills is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Terrell Hills differs from Texas on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Terrell Hills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Terrell Hills
Cancer and arthritis run high in Terrell Hills
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Terrell Hills’ lead shrinks
Terrell Hills is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, but 57% of the 1,214 towns with similar household incomes ($140K–$233K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Terrell Hills is an active town
Only 17% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Terrell Hills keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.4% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (74.1% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Terrell Hills’ likely range.
What’s behind Terrell Hills’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Terrell Hills is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #19 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 78%.
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). Terrell Hills’ median household income is $186,400; among the 1,214 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($140K–$233K), it’s healthier than 57%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Terrell Hills adults…
Terrell Hills runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Terrell Hills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Terrell Hills
No hospital or community health center in Terrell Hills 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 Terrell Hills; ≈ 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 Terrell Hills adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Terrell Hills 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 Terrell Hills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Terrell Hills and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell Hills | A+ | 26.6% | 10.2% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Alamo Heights | A+ | 25.7% | 9.9% | 6.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Terrell Hills adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Terrell Hills
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Terrell Hills is better than Texas on 22 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Terrell Hills’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Terrell Hills | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.4%10.6–14.4 | 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) | 12.5%11.1–14.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.6%23–30.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.5%30.6–36.7 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%33.1–39.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23.5–28.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.8–10 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.5–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.2%3.6–5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.6%3.8–5.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.3%5.9–9.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17%14.5–19.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.7–19.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33%29.9–36.6 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.8–8.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.4–80 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.1%71.9–76.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91%89.6–92.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.7–80.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%68.8–75.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%73.7–83.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.8–25.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%17.5–22.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%4–4.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4%3.6–4.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.4%19.6–25.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.5–11.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.7 | 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 Terrell Hills
Is Terrell Hills a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Terrell Hills is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #19 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Terrell Hills?
CDC estimates 26.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 23% and 30.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Terrell Hills?
Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Terrell Hills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Terrell Hills have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.6%), 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 Terrell Hills 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 Terrell Hills.
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.