How healthy is Wilson?
Wilson differs from Texas on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilson
Heart disease, diabetes and arthritis run high in Wilson
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.5%), vs 12.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 26%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Wilson runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Wilson, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Wilson’s likely range; no Health Grade: estimates for a town this small are less certain.
Out of every 100 Wilson adults…
Wilson runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wilson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Wilson
No hospital or community health center in Wilson 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 Wilson; ≈ 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 Wilson adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.3% of Wilson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wilson adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 449 people are less certain, so we show Wilson's figures without a grade.
All 39 CDC measures for Wilson
| Measure | Wilson | Likely range | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 38.2% | 33.7–42.9% | 33.1% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 39.7% | 35.2–44.6% | 35.1% | worse |
| Obesity | 38.1% | 29.6–47.7% | 35.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 26% | 22.6–29.6% | 21.6% | worse |
| Depression | 20.2% | 17–23.8% | 21.2% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 9.6% | 7.7–11.8% | 12.5% | better |
| Asthma | 9.2% | 8–10.5% | 9.5% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 7.3% | 6.6–8.1% | 6.1% | worse |
| Diabetes | 16.5% | 14.2–19.1% | 12.7% | worse |
| COPD | 6.6% | 5.5–8% | 5.7% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 7.4% | 6.4–8.4% | 5.6% | worse |
| Stroke | 3.8% | 3.3–4.3% | 3.2% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5% | 10–15.3% | 12.5% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 15.2% | 12.4–18.4% | 17% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 31.7% | 26.2–37.9% | 27.8% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4% | 29.4–43.9% | 38.2% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 76% | 72–79.7% | 73.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 54.5% | 50.7–58.2% | 54.6% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 87.1% | 85–89% | 84.6% | better |
| Colon screening | 57.6% | 51.7–63.3% | 57.9% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 72.8% | 64.3–80.2% | 74.1% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 78.6% | 75.5–81.3% | 74.1% | better |
| No health insurance | 21.7% | 17.3–26.4% | 19.1% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Lack emotional support | 27.6% | 23.8–31.5% | 28.4% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 15.5% | 13.4–17.8% | 16.9% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 25.5% | 21.6–29.8% | 21.8% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 15.2% | 13–17.7% | 13.2% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 21.8% | 19.7–23.9% | 19.3% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 16.9% | 15.1–18.8% | 16.4% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 10.8% | 9.6–12.1% | 10.7% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 10.6% | 9.6–11.6% | 10.5% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 17.3% | 15.6–19.1% | 14.6% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3% | 29.4–39.8% | 30.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 17.6% | 14.8–20.7% | 14% | |
| Thinking or memory | 14.7% | 12.5–17.2% | 15.1% | |
| Hearing | 8.2% | 7.2–9.4% | 6.3% | |
| Vision | 7.4% | 6.4–8.6% | 6.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.9% | 4.2–5.8% | 4% | |
| Errands alone | 8.6% | 7.3–10.2% | 8.2% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Wilson door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Texas figure falls inside it, we don’t call Wilson better or worse.
CDC publishes Wilson directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilson.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. CDC’s 2025 release leaves out 6 of its measures for Texas, so those come from the 2024 release (earlier survey years). 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.