Photo: Renegomezphotography · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Bartlett is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns
Bartlett differs from Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bartlett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bartlett
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Bartlett
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.5%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 25.7%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Bartlett runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bartlett adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.5%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Bartlett keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.9% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (58% vs 54.6%). 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 Bartlett’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Bartlett’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bartlett is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 74% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Bartlett’s median household income is $67,438; among the 10,261 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bartlett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Bartlett adults…
Bartlett runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Care in and near Bartlett
No hospital or community health center in Bartlett 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 Bartlett; ≈ 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).
How Bartlett 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.
12.6% of Bartlett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Bartlett and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett | C | 39.4% | 14.8% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bartlett adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bartlett
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bartlett is better than Texas on 6 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Bartlett’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bartlett | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%21.7–26.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13.1–16.1 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.8–17.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%35.3–43.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%13.3–16.3 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%33.7–39 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33.5–39 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%23.5–27.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15%13–17.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.4–13.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.5%28.9–35.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%12.3–16.1 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%33.6–40.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.2%18.2–24.4 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%74.3–79.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58%55.5–60.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.2–88.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.6–79.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%60.7–67.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%70.8–80.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%18.5–22.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.4%26.8–32.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.5%17–20 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%14.5–17.3 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%9.3–10.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6%11.4–13.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%32.4–38.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15.2–19.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.8–17.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6–7.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–4.9 | 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 Bartlett
Is Bartlett a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bartlett is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bartlett?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.3% and 43.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bartlett?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor in Taylor, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Bartlett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Bartlett have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.2–24.4%), 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 Bartlett 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 Bartlett.
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.