Thomason-Scott House · Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Valley View residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valley View, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valley View. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valley View
Cancer and depression run high in Valley View
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.7%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Valley View adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Valley View is insured
Only 12.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. 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 Valley View’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Valley View adults…
Valley View runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Valley View adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valley View adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Valley View
No hospital or community health center in Valley View 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 Valley View; ≈ 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).
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.
How Valley View adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Valley View runs above 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.
Valley View and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger | B+ | 35.5% | 9% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Valley View adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Valley View
Why doesn’t Valley View have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Valley View.
What hospital is closest to Valley View?
North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Valley View’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valley View.
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. 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.