Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Three Rivers is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Three Rivers differs from Texas on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Three Rivers. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Three Rivers
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Three Rivers
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Three Rivers runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Three Rivers
45.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 18.4% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Three Rivers adults get no exercise
36.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Three Rivers is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Three Rivers is healthier than 15%. Against the 4,549 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 44%. 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 Three Rivers’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Three Rivers’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Three Rivers is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 41% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Three Rivers’ median household income is $46,705; among the 4,549 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Three Rivers adults…
Three Rivers runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Three Rivers adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Care in and near Three Rivers
1 community health center in Three Rivers, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Three Rivers; ≈ 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 Three Rivers adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
20.2% of Three Rivers adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Three Rivers and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers | D | 38.5% | 17% | 15.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Three Rivers adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Three Rivers
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Three Rivers is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Three Rivers’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Three Rivers | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.4%26.3–34.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.2–19.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.6–19.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%29.6–47.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17%14.8–19.3 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%33.9–42.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%34.9–43.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%23.1–29.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.1–9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%6.9–9.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.4%15.2–21.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.2–18.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.5%30.8–42.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.5–18.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%32.2–47.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 27.7%22.9–32.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.6%69.3–77.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.9%42.1–49.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.2–86 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.3–80.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.9%50.3–61.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.6%65.5–73.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.1–24.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.2%26.4–34.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.5%23.1–27.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.2%17.2–21.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.4%11–14 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.8%11.7–14.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.2%18.2–22.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.7%34.4–44.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.5%17.6–23.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%16.1–20.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%7.8–10 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.4–12.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 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 Three Rivers
Is Three Rivers a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Three Rivers is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Three Rivers?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 47.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Three Rivers?
Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville in Beeville, 27.4 miles in a straight line from Three Rivers’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Three Rivers have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 27.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 22.9–32.7%), 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 Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers.
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.