Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Arlington as a whole is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Arlington trails Texas on 1 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arlington
What’s behind Arlington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arlington is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #251 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 26%).
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). Arlington’s median household income is $75,171; among the 10,850 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
At 402,134 residents, Arlington is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Care in and near Arlington
5 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Arlington.
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 Arlington; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Arlington adults…
On every condition, Arlington is about the same as Texas. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Arlington residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
46 miles of trails across 91 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Arlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Arlington 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.
16.9% of Arlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Arlington and the towns around it
Arlington’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | B− | 33.8% | 12% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Fort Worth | C+ | 34.6% | 12.2% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Grand Prairie | C+ | 35.8% | 12.5% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Kennedale | B | 32% | 11.6% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Mansfield | A− | 31.7% | 10.1% | 10.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arlington adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Arlington
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arlington is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Arlington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arlington | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%20.1–24.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.8–14.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.4–20.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%29.5–38.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.6–13.5 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.7–34.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%29.5–35.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.2%19–23.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%5–6.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10.4–14.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.7–14.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%25.9–32.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.7–18.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%37.8–45.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.4%16.7–20.3 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%69.3–75.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.1%51.2–56.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%82–85.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72%69–74.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.3%55.6–63.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%72.1–82.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%20–25.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.1%27.1–33.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%19–22.6 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.6%16–19.4 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.6–12.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.9%15.4–18.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%28.2–34.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.6–15.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%14.4–17.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.9–9.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 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 Arlington
Is Arlington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arlington is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #251 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arlington?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 38.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arlington?
Medical City Arlington in Arlington, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Arlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arlington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.7–20.3%), 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 Arlington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arlington.
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.