On CDC estimates, The Hills is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
The Hills differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for The Hills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in The Hills
Cancer and arthritis run high in The Hills
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27%), vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, The Hills runs above Texas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The Hills is an active town
Only 14.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
The Hills is older than Texas, yet healthier on chronic conditions
The Hills runs below Texas on obesity (26.3% vs 35.6%) and diabetes (9.6% vs 12.7%). That’s despite an older population: 34% 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 The Hills’ likely range.
What’s behind The Hills’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, The Hills is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 85%.
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). The Hills’ median household income is $158,250; among the 2,277 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($119K–$198K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 The Hills adults…
The Hills runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
The Hills is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in The Hills as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
5.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near The Hills
No hospital or community health center in The 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 The 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of The Hills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How The Hills adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, The Hills does better than 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.
3.4% of The Hills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
The Hills and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hills | A+ | 26.3% | 9.6% | 6.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of The Hills adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for The Hills
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, The Hills is better than Texas on 20 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside The Hills’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | The Hills | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.6%9.6–14 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.7%8.2–11.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.4–13.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.3%22.8–30.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.2–11.2 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.5%30.4–36.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.1%38–44.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27%24.2–30.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.9%10.8–13.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.1–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.6%3.6–5.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.4–3.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.3%5.1–7.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.1%4.6–8.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.6%11.9–17.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%14–18.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 25.7%22.8–28.6 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.3–6.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%78.4–82.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.7%73.3–77.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.3%92.3–94.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%77.8–83.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74%70.6–77.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%74.1–84.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.7–23.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%16.6–20.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.9%3.5–4.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.4%2.9–3.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.2%18.2–24.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.3–12.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8%6.7–9.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.3–3.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%3.9–5.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%1.9–2.7 | 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 The Hills
Is The Hills a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, The Hills is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in The Hills?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.8% and 30.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to The Hills?
Ascension Seton Southwest in Austin, 10.0 miles in a straight line from The Hills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in The Hills have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–6.8%), 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 The 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 The 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.