Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Belterra is healthier than 44%
Belterra differs from Texas on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belterra. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belterra
Against towns with similar incomes, Belterra’s lead shrinks
Belterra is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 726 towns with similar household incomes ($165K–$275K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Belterra is an active town
Only 15% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Belterra
Belterra runs below Texas on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.5% vs 5.7%), diabetes (7.9% vs 12.7%) and stroke (2% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). Conditions ↓
Belterra keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (90.2% vs 84.6%). 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 Belterra’s likely range.
What’s behind Belterra’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belterra is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #17 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 81%.
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). Belterra’s median household income is $219,727; among the 726 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($165K–$275K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Belterra adults…
Belterra runs below TX on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Belterra residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Belterra adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Belterra
No hospital or community health center in Belterra 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 Belterra; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Belterra adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Belterra does better than Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
4.6% of Belterra adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Belterra and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belterra | A+ | 30.7% | 7.9% | 8% | CDC place |
| Dripping Springs | A | 30.8% | 9.7% | 8.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belterra adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Belterra
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Belterra is better than Texas on 21 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Belterra’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Belterra | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.4%9.4–13.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.1%7.7–10.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%11.9–16.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.7%24.6–37.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.9%6.7–9.3 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.6%23.8–31.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%29.3–37.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.2%17.3–23.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8–10.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.5%2.9–4.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.7–2.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.8%3.8–5.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%5.9–10.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15%11.9–18.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.1%16.7–23.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.3%26.3–37 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%5.7–9 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%70.7–78.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73%70–76 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.2%88.7–91.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%68.8–76.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%59.2–68.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%69.7–83 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.2–25.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%18.1–23.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.1%6.2–7.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%7–9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.6%4.1–5.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.5%16.2–23.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.7%6.3–9.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.6%7.9–11.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.5%3.7–5.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.7–2.3 | 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 Belterra
Is Belterra a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belterra is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #17 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Belterra?
CDC estimates 30.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 37.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Belterra?
Ascension Seton Southwest in Austin, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Belterra’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Belterra have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9%), 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 Belterra 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 Belterra.
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.