On CDC estimates, Winnie is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Winnie trails Texas on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Winnie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winnie
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Winnie
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Winnie runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Winnie
49.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Winnie is short on primary care and mental health care
Winnie’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Winnie’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Winnie’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winnie is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns, #382 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 47% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Winnie’s median household income is $80,913; among the 10,712 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$101K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Winnie adults…
Winnie runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Winnie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Winnie
1 hospital in Winnie, 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 Winnie; ≈ 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 Winnie 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.
17.1% of Winnie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Winnie and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Winnie adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Winnie
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Winnie is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Winnie’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Winnie | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.2%20.7–28 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.4–21.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%28.5–44.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.6–15.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.8%32.6–40.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.5–41 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.8%23.6–29.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.1%6.9–9.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.7–20.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%12.7–18.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%24.8–35.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.2–20.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%32.3–47.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.5%15.3–21.8 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.4%69.4–77.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.7%45.9–53.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%81.7–86 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.6–78.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.6%51.9–63.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.8%61–78.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.6–27.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%23.4–30.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%18.2–22.3 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%14.3–17.9 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%10–12.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.1%15.2–18.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%31.1–41.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%14.6–19.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%14.6–19.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.6–11.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.3 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Winnie
Is Winnie a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winnie is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #382 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Winnie?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 44.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Winnie?
Riceland Medical Center in Winnie, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Winnie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Winnie have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.3–21.8%), 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 Winnie 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 Winnie.
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.