Red Schoolhouse, Old · Photo: Steven L. Driskell (SDriskell) · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Trinity is healthier than 59%
Trinity differs from Texas on 20 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Trinity. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Trinity
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Trinity
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Trinity runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Trinity is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Trinity is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Trinity
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Trinity, and more people treating it
43.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Trinity is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Trinity is healthier than 5%. Against the 385 towns with similar household incomes ($21K–$35K), it’s healthier than 59%. 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 Trinity’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Trinity’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trinity is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. All seven of Trinity’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 17.7% of adults, against 12.7% across Texas and 12% nationally.
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). Trinity’s median household income is $27,717; among the 385 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($21K–$35K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Trinity compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Trinity adults…
Trinity runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. 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 Trinity adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Trinity
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Trinity, 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 Trinity; ≈ 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 Trinity adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Trinity runs above 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.
21.9% of Trinity adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Trinity and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity | D− | 41.6% | 17.7% | 19.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Trinity adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Trinity
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Trinity is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Trinity’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Trinity | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.4%26.8–33.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.5–19.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.6–22.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.6%32.8–50.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.7%15.5–20 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39.4–48.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34–43.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.6–33.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10–12.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.7–9.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%9–11.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.5%14.5–21 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%16.5–22 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.8%31.2–42.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.5–17.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.5%34.3–48.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.6%16.8–22.6 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.2%72.3–79.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.6%43.7–51.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82–85.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.7–81.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.9%54.5–65.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%61–77.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%19.9–27.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.7%27–34.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.3%22.1–26.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.8%17.7–21.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.9%12.3–15.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.5–13.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.9%19.8–24 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41%35.9–45.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.2%19.5–24.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.2%17–21.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%8–9.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%11.2–14.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%6–7.4 | 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 Trinity
Is Trinity a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trinity is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D− 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 Trinity?
CDC estimates 41.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 50.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Trinity?
Mid Coast Medical Center-Trinity in Trinity, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Trinity’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Trinity have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.8–22.6%), 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 Trinity 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 Trinity.
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.