ZIP Code 79918 health estimates
Fort Bliss, TX. El Paso County, Texas. 362 residents in the 2020 Census, 344 adults.
A ZIP Code on this page is a Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA). The Census Bureau makes ZCTAs to approximate the areas of postal ZIP Codes. A ZCTA and a postal ZIP Code can differ.
This page is not in the search index. It has been out of the index since 1 Oct 2026. Fewer than 500 residents live in the area, so the intervals are wide.
The figures are model-based estimates for the adults of an area. They are not measurements. They say nothing about one person.
We do not produce estimates for individuals; only aggregated results for counties, places, census tracts, or ZCTAs.
First, it is not adequate to simply compare point estimates. The confidence intervals should also be considered, and some are very broad.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PLACES Frequently Asked Questions (page dated 11 Dec 2025, read on 2 Oct 2026)
PLACES 2025 release. Survey years (BRFSS): 2022 and 2023. CDC updated the data on . What an estimate is. How to read an interval. The site gives no medical advice.
CDC estimates that 22.4% of the adults of ZIP Code 79918 have obesity.
The 95% confidence interval is 18.8% to 26.3%.
PLACES 2025, BRFSS 2023.
Report card: 40 measures by CDC category
Crude prevalence: the estimated share of all adults. CDC publishes no age-adjusted estimate for a ZIP Code area.
- 95% confidence interval
- estimate
- El Paso County
- Texas figure (site aggregate), no interval
- US estimate
"Higher" or "lower": the two 95% confidence intervals do not overlap. "Similar": they overlap. Against the state figure, which has no interval, the words are "above", "below" and "in line".
- Health outcomes (12)
- Prevention (7)
- Health risk behaviors (4)
- Disability (7)
- Health status (3)
- Health-related social needs (7)
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 40% | Estimate | 95% interval | El Paso County | TX figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All teeth lost among adults aged ≥65 years | CDC does not publish this estimate for the area. | |||||
| Arthritis among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 4.6% | 3.9 to 5.4 | 20.2%lowerinterval 18.0 to 22.4 | 21.6%below | 25.4%lowerinterval 25.1 to 25.6 | |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 0.8% | 0.7 to 1.0 | 4.6%lowerinterval 4.2 to 5.1 | 6.1%below | 7.9%lowerinterval 7.8 to 8.1 | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 1.9% | 1.5 to 2.2 | 4.9%lowerinterval 4.1 to 5.8 | 5.7%below | 6.2%lowerinterval 6.1 to 6.3 | |
| Coronary heart disease among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 1.0% | 0.9 to 1.2 | 5.8%lowerinterval 5.1 to 6.5 | 5.6%below | 6.4%lowerinterval 6.2 to 6.5 | |
| Current asthma among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 9.1% | 7.9 to 10.3 | 8.6%similar | 9.5%in line | 9.8%similar | |
| Depression among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 24.3% | 21.1 to 27.8 | 19.9%similar | 21.2%in line | 20.2%higherinterval 19.9 to 20.5 | |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 2.3% | 2.0 to 2.7 | 15.4%lowerinterval 13.6 to 17.3 | 12.7%below | 12.0%lowerinterval 11.8 to 12.2 | |
| High blood pressure among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 13.1% | 11.1 to 15.2 | 33.1%lowerinterval 29.9 to 36.1 | 33.1%below | 34.4%lowerinterval 34.0 to 34.7 | |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screenedBRFSS 2023 | 14.2% | 12.2 to 16.3 | 33.9%lowerinterval 30.8 to 37.1 | 35.1%below | 37.4%lowerinterval 37.1 to 37.8 | |
| Obesity among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 22.4% | 18.8 to 26.3 | 34.0%lowerinterval 29.3 to 38.5 | 35.6%below | 32.8%lowerinterval 32.4 to 33.1 | |
| Stroke among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 0.6% | 0.6 to 0.7 | 3.2%lowerinterval 2.8 to 3.6 | 3.2%below | 3.4%lowerinterval 3.3 to 3.5 | |
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 90% | Estimate | 95% interval | El Paso County | TX figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol screening among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 66.8% | 61.9 to 71.3 | 83.4%lowerinterval 80.4 to 86.1 | 84.6%below | 87.5%lowerinterval 87.3 to 87.8 | |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 yearsBRFSS 2022 | 48.9% | 44.0 to 53.9 | 54.4%similar | 57.9%below | 66.3%lowerinterval 65.9 to 66.8 | |
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 yearsBRFSS 2023 | 16.3% | 13.1 to 19.8 | 29.0%lowerinterval 23.1 to 34.9 | 19.1%in line | 11.0%higherinterval 10.7 to 11.3 | |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 yearsBRFSS 2022 | 62.6% | 54.3 to 70.8 | 72.4%similar | 74.1%below | 76.5%lowerinterval 75.9 to 77.1 | |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressureBRFSS 2023 | 26.6% | 22.5 to 30.7 | 74.6%lowerinterval 71.7 to 77.2 | 74.1%below | 77.0%lowerinterval 76.5 to 77.5 | |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adultsBRFSS 2022 | 55.1% | 51.9 to 58.3 | 49.7%similar | 54.6%in line | 63.9%lowerinterval 63.6 to 64.2 | |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 64.0% | 59.4 to 68.2 | 74.7%lowerinterval 71.3 to 77.8 | 73.8%below | 77.7%lowerinterval 77.4 to 78.0 |
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 50% | Estimate | 95% interval | El Paso County | TX figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 27.3% | 23.3 to 31.3 | 17.0%higherinterval 14.4 to 19.7 | 17.0%above | 15.2%higherinterval 15.0 to 15.5 | |
| Current cigarette smoking among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 8.9% | 7.0 to 10.9 | 12.1%similar | 12.5%below | 11.4%lowerinterval 11.2 to 11.6 | |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 17.8% | 14.4 to 21.6 | 33.4%lowerinterval 28.7 to 38.1 | 27.8%below | 24.5%lowerinterval 24.2 to 24.8 | |
| Short sleep duration among adultsBRFSS 2022 | 37.8% | 33.7 to 42.1 | 37.6%similar | 38.2%in line | 36.0%similar |
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 40% | Estimate | 95% interval | El Paso County | TX figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any disability among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 26.2% | 21.8 to 30.7 | 33.7%similar | 30.9%below | 30.0%similar | |
| Cognitive disability among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 19.8% | 16.5 to 23.0 | 16.8%similar | 15.1%above | 13.7%higherinterval 13.4 to 13.9 | |
| Hearing disability among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 2.6% | 2.2 to 3.1 | 6.8%lowerinterval 6.0 to 7.6 | 6.3%below | 6.7%lowerinterval 6.6 to 6.9 | |
| Independent living disability among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 7.5% | 6.2 to 8.9 | 9.0%similar | 8.2%in line | 7.9%similar | |
| Mobility disability among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 3.3% | 2.7 to 4.0 | 15.9%lowerinterval 13.6 to 18.4 | 14.0%below | 13.5%lowerinterval 13.3 to 13.7 | |
| Self-care disability among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 1.5% | 1.3 to 1.7 | 5.0%lowerinterval 4.3 to 5.9 | 4.0%below | 3.8%lowerinterval 3.6 to 3.9 | |
| Vision disability among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 3.8% | 3.3 to 4.4 | 8.5%lowerinterval 7.3 to 9.9 | 6.1%below | 5.5%lowerinterval 5.4 to 5.7 |
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 30% | Estimate | 95% interval | El Paso County | TX figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 13.7% | 11.4 to 16.4 | 26.9%lowerinterval 22.9 to 31.0 | 21.8%below | 19.2%lowerinterval 18.9 to 19.5 | |
| Frequent mental distress among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 23.9% | 20.6 to 27.0 | 17.5%higherinterval 15.3 to 19.7 | 16.9%above | 15.6%higherinterval 15.3 to 15.8 | |
| Frequent physical distress among adultsBRFSS 2023 | 8.0% | 6.7 to 9.4 | 15.0%lowerinterval 13.0 to 17.1 | 13.2%below | 12.8%lowerinterval 12.6 to 13.0 |
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 40% | Estimate | 95% interval | El Paso County | TX figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 14.4% | 13.0 to 16.0 | 26.0%lowerinterval 23.8 to 28.2 | 19.2%below | 13.9%similar | |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 12.7% | 11.2 to 14.2 | 21.7%lowerinterval 19.7 to 23.8 | 16.4%below | 11.8%similar | |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 11.1% | 10.0 to 12.2 | 13.0%similar | 10.4%in line | 8.2%higherinterval 7.9 to 8.4 | |
| Lack of social and emotional support among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 31.8% | 28.4 to 35.3 | 29.6%similar | 28.4%in line | 25.1%higherinterval 24.7 to 25.4 | |
| Loneliness among adults | CDC does not publish this estimate for the area. | |||||
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 8.1% | 7.1 to 9.1 | 20.3%lowerinterval 18.3 to 22.3 | 14.5%below | 11.8%lowerinterval 11.5 to 12.0 | |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 7.7% | 6.7 to 8.7 | 13.6%lowerinterval 12.1 to 15.2 | 10.7%below | 7.5%similar | |
Estimates in earlier PLACES releases
The current modeling procedure does not support using the estimates to track changes at the local level over time.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PLACES Frequently Asked Questions (page dated 11 Dec 2025, read on 2 Oct 2026)
The table lists what each PLACES release published for ZIP Code 79918, for 12 of the 40 measures.
| Measure | 2022 release | 2023 release | 2024 release | 2025 release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPD | not published | not published | 2.0%1.8 to 2.3 | 1.9%1.5 to 2.2 |
| Coronary Heart Disease | not published | not published | 1.2%1.0 to 1.3 | 1.0%0.9 to 1.2 |
| Current Asthma | not published | not published | 9.1%8.1 to 10.2 | 9.1%7.9 to 10.3 |
| Depression | not published | not published | 24.5%21.6 to 27.5 | 24.3%21.1 to 27.8 |
| Diabetes | not published | not published | 2.6%2.3 to 3.0 | 2.3%2.0 to 2.7 |
| High Blood Pressure | not published | not published | 12.0%10.4 to 13.7 | 13.1%11.1 to 15.2 |
| Obesity | not published | not published | 26.4%22.9 to 30.2 | 22.4%18.8 to 26.3 |
| Health Insurance | not published | not published | 18.5%15.1 to 22.7 | 16.3%13.1 to 19.8 |
| Binge Drinking | not published | not published | 30.5%26.5 to 34.7 | 27.3%23.3 to 31.3 |
| Current Cigarette Smoking | not published | not published | 10.4%9.2 to 11.8 | 8.9%7.0 to 10.9 |
| Physical Inactivity | not published | not published | 16.2%14.1 to 18.5 | 17.8%14.4 to 21.6 |
| General Health | not published | not published | 13.0%11.7 to 14.5 | 13.7%11.4 to 16.4 |
The 2022 and 2023 releases use the Census areas of 2010. The releases from 2024 use the Census areas of 2020. One code can cover a different area in the two sets.
Nearby ZIP Codes
These links are for navigation. The miles are the distance between the internal points that the Census Bureau gives for the two areas.
- ZIP Code 79908Fort Bliss, TX1 miles
- ZIP Code 79916Fort Bliss, TX1.7 miles
- ZIP Code 79925El Paso, TX2.9 miles
- ZIP Code 79906Fort Bliss, TX3.9 miles
- ZIP Code 79924El Paso, TX4.6 miles
- ZIP Code 79904El Paso, TX5.6 miles
- ZIP Code 79935El Paso, TX5.9 miles
- ZIP Code 79903El Paso, TX6 miles
- ZIP Code 79930El Paso, TX6.4 miles
- ZIP Code 79905El Paso, TX6.5 miles
- El Paso County 30 ZIP Codes
- Fort Bliss CDP place
- Texas 1,898 ZIP Codes
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Official sources
- PLACES: Local Data for Better HealthCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. The PLACES project of CDC. Checked .
- PLACES Data PortalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC page about the data portal and the data sets. Checked .
- PLACES ZCTA data, 2025 releaseCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. The data set of CDC for this kind of area. Checked .
- ZIP Code Tabulation AreasUS Census Bureau. What a ZIP Code Tabulation Area is. Checked .
- Texas Department of State Health ServicesThe health department of the state. Checked .
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Cite this page
Health by ZIP. ZIP Code 79918: CDC PLACES estimates, 2025 release. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PLACES: Local Data for Better Health. CDC updated the data on 4 Dec 2025. https://healthbyzip.com/zip/79918/
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Where the figures come from
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. CDC updated the data on . The page shows the 2022, 2023, 2024 releases as a record. The data are a US government work in the public domain. Data set on data.cdc.gov. The boundaries and the links between ZIP Codes, counties and places come from the US Census Bureau. Percentages have one decimal, as CDC publishes them. A state figure is a site aggregate: the site computes it. The shares of a ZIP Code in a county or a place are shares of land area from the Census 2020 relationship files. The site corrects an error of its own processing at the next build. See corrections.
Questions about ZIP Code 79918
- How does the obesity estimate of ZIP Code 79918 compare with El Paso County?
The estimate for El Paso County is 34.0%.
The 95% confidence interval is 29.3% to 38.5%.
The two intervals do not overlap. The estimate for ZIP Code 79918 is lower.
- How does the obesity estimate of ZIP Code 79918 compare with Texas and the nation?
The Texas figure is 35.6% (site aggregate).
It has no confidence interval.
The whole interval of ZIP Code 79918 is below the Texas figure.
The US estimate is 32.8%.
The 95% confidence interval is 32.4% to 33.1%.
The two intervals do not overlap. The estimate for ZIP Code 79918 is lower.
- What does CDC estimate for diagnosed diabetes in ZIP Code 79918?
CDC estimates that 2.3% of the adults of ZIP Code 79918 have diagnosed diabetes.
The 95% confidence interval is 2.0% to 2.7%.
PLACES 2025, BRFSS 2023.
- For how many measures is ZIP Code 79918 higher or lower than El Paso County?
ZIP Code 79918 and El Paso County both have an estimate for 38 measures.
The estimate for ZIP Code 79918 is higher for 2 measures.
It is lower for 24 measures.
It is similar for 12 measures.
6 estimates on the page are from a release before PLACES 2025. The report card names the release.
2 measures have no estimate for this area in any release on this site.