On CDC estimates, Vinton is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Vinton differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vinton
Making ends meet is harder in Vinton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.3%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Housing insecurity (23.5% vs 16.4%) and no reliable transportation (14.1% vs 10.5%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
3 in 10 working-age adults in Vinton have no health insurance
30.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Diabetes runs high in Vinton
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 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 Vinton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Vinton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vinton is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 63% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Vinton’s median household income is $65,991; among the 10,086 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Vinton compares well: arthritis, 18.4% (U.S. 25.3%); asthma, 8.1% (U.S. 9.9%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.9% of Vinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Vinton adults…
Vinton runs below TX on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Vinton
No hospital or community health center in Vinton 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 Vinton; ≈ 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.
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How Vinton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Vinton runs above Texas.
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Vinton and the towns around it
Vinton has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vinton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Vinton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Vinton is better than Texas on 4 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Vinton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Vinton | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.3%23–31.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%12.9–17.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.1–19.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%29.8–39.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13–17 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29.8–36.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.3–37.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.4%16.2–20.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.1%7–9.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%4.9–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.8%4.1–5.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.5–12.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%11.9–17.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.6%27.6–37.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.7%16.7–23 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%35.4–43.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 30.8%25.4–36.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.9%68.3–75.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.9%45.7–52.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%79.1–84.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.7%68.2–74.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.6%49.3–57.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%64.2–76.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.6%15.9–21.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.3%30.7–37.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.3%24.9–29.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.5%21.1–26 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.2%12.6–15.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%12.8–15.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.9%16–20 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%28.4–38.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.6–17.4 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.4–20 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8%6.8–9.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.1–9.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.2–5.8 | 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 Vinton
Is Vinton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vinton is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Vinton?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 39.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Vinton?
The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus in El Paso, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Vinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Vinton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 25.4–36.7%), 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 Vinton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vinton.
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.