Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Aledo is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Aledo differs from Texas on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aledo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aledo
Binge drinking is the habit Aledo doesn’t win on
22.8% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Aledo is an active town
Only 16% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Aledo’s lead shrinks
Aledo is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, but 60% of the 1,972 towns with similar household incomes ($122K–$204K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Aledo
Aledo runs below Texas on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (6.9% vs 12.7%), stroke (1.8% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (3.5% vs 5.6%). 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 Aledo’s likely range.
What’s behind Aledo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aledo is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #31 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 72%.
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). Aledo’s median household income is $163,231; among the 1,972 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($122K–$204K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Aledo adults…
Aledo runs below TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Aledo residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Aledo
No hospital or community health center in Aledo 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 Aledo; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Aledo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Aledo adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Aledo does better than Texas.
A hello is a start.
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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.
5.4% of Aledo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Aledo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledo | A | 32% | 6.9% | 9.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aledo adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Aledo
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Aledo is better than Texas on 19 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Aledo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Aledo | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.8%10–13.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.2%8–10.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.7–17.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32%25–39.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 6.9%5.9–8 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.8%22.3–29.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31%27–35 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.2%16.7–21.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.8%1.7–2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.3–7.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.2–11 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16%12.9–19.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.8%19.1–26.8 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%31.6–40.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.6–9.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%69.3–77.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%65–70.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86–89.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.3%65.7–72.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.9%57.3–66 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%67.7–80.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.5–27.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.9–25 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%5–6.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.6%17.3–24 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.7–2.2 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Aledo
Is Aledo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aledo is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #31 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Aledo?
CDC estimates 32% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 39.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Aledo?
Medical City Weatherford in Weatherford, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Aledo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Aledo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.4%), 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 Aledo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aledo.
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.