Within Texas, Azle is healthier than 60% of graded towns
Azle differs from Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Azle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Azle
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Azle
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.4%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Azle runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Azle adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Azle has a top-rated hospital
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Nearly everyone in Azle is insured
Only 13.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. 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 Azle’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Azle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Azle is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #259 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Azle’s median household income is $68,514; among the 10,391 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$86K), it’s healthier than 57%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Azle adults…
Azle runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.6% of Azle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Azle
1 hospital in Azle, 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 Azle; ≈ 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 Azle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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How Azle adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Azle runs above Texas.
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Azle and the towns around it
Azle has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azle | C+ | 33.3% | 11.9% | 15% | CDC place |
| Fort Worth | C+ | 34.6% | 12.2% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Briar | C+ | 34.3% | 12.6% | 16% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Azle adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Azle
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Azle is better than Texas on 6 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Azle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Azle | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.8–23.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13.1–16.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.7–20.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%29.3–37.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%31.9–37.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.5–39.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%25.1–29.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.7–11.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.6%14.1–19.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%13–17.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%24.1–30.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%15.1–19.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%35.4–41.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%71.1–76.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%53.7–59 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%84.1–87.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.4–78.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%60–66.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%71.9–81.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23.5–28.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%24.1–29.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.3%14–16.7 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%11.8–14.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%8–9.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%8.1–9.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6%11.4–13.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%29.9–36.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%14.1–17.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%14–17.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–10 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.4 | 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 Azle
Is Azle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Azle is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #259 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Azle?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 37.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Azle?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle in Azle, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Azle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Azle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–15.3%), 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 Azle 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 Azle.
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.