Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Thorndale is healthier than 69%
Thorndale differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thorndale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thorndale
Thorndale is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Thorndale is healthier than 48%. Against the 9,738 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Thorndale
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.2%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Thorndale runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Thorndale is short on primary care and mental health care
Thorndale’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Thorndale adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Thorndale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Thorndale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thorndale is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 64% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Thorndale’s median household income is $64,013; among the 9,738 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Thorndale compares well: worried about having enough food, 13.1% (U.S. 15%).
Out of every 100 Thorndale adults…
Thorndale runs above TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Thorndale
No hospital or community health center in Thorndale 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 Thorndale; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Thorndale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Thorndale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Thorndale adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Thorndale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndale | B− | 35.2% | 13.2% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Thorndale adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Thorndale
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Thorndale is better than Texas on 7 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Thorndale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Thorndale | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.1–24.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12–16.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.4–19 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%27.2–44.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.3–15.2 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.1–42 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%33–42.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%23.8–30.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6–7.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%5.9–8.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9–13.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%10.7–16.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%22.4–32.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%13.9–20.3 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%30.1–44 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.3%11.5–17.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.5–79 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.8%51–58.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.7–88.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.8–80.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%57.2–68 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%64.9–80.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.2–26.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%21.8–28.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%11.7–14.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7.1–9.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%7–8.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6%27.8–37.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.2–18.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.3–16.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.7 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Thorndale
Is Thorndale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thorndale is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Thorndale?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.2% and 44.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Thorndale?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor in Taylor, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Thorndale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Thorndale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–17.2%), 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 Thorndale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thorndale.
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.