Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Von Ormy is healthier than 76%
Von Ormy differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Von Ormy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Von Ormy
More Von Ormy adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.5%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Von Ormy
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.2%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Von Ormy runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 3 working-age adults in Von Ormy has no health insurance
33.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Von Ormy is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Von Ormy is healthier than 22%. Against the 2,071 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 76%. 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 Von Ormy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Von Ormy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Von Ormy is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 62% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Von Ormy’s median household income is $38,869; among the 2,071 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 76%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Out of every 100 Von Ormy adults…
Von Ormy runs above TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Von Ormy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Von Ormy
No hospital or community health center in Von Ormy 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 Von Ormy; ≈ 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 Von Ormy adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Von Ormy runs above Texas.
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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.
20.9% of Von Ormy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Von Ormy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Von Ormy | C− | 36.4% | 19.2% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| San Antonio | C | 34.9% | 15.2% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Von Ormy adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Von Ormy
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Von Ormy is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Von Ormy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Von Ormy | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.7%26.9–36.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.2–20.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.5–18.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%31.8–41 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.2%16.9–21.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%34.6–41 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%34–40.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25%22.5–27.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.2%5.2–7.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.4–15.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11–16.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 40.5%34.8–45.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%12.1–16.7 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.1%37.6–45 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 33.8%27.3–40.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72%68.7–75.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.8%43.9–49.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80–85.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73.3–78.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.3%53.1–61.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%63.2–76 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.2–23.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.3%29.1–35.4 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.5%26.1–30.7 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.5%20.3–24.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.6%11.2–14 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%12.9–15.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.9%19–22.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.9%34.7–44.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%17.5–23.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%15.3–21.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10%8.5–11.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.5–11.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.1–7 | 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 Von Ormy
Is Von Ormy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Von Ormy is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: C− 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 Von Ormy?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 41%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Von Ormy?
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Von Ormy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Von Ormy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 27.3–40.1%), 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 Von Ormy 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 Von Ormy.
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.