Photo: NativeTexan55 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Belton is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Belton differs from Texas on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belton
Depression is more common in Belton
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.5%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.9%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Belton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Belton is healthier than 32%. Against the 8,696 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 51%. Health Grade ↓
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 Belton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Belton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belton is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #349 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 65% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Belton’s median household income is $59,130; among the 8,696 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Where Belton compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 31.5% (U.S. 37.1%).
How Belton adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Belton runs above Texas.
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Out of every 100 Belton adults…
Belton runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Belton
No hospital or community health center in Belton 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 Belton; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Belton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.8% of Belton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Belton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Belton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Belton is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Belton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Belton | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20.6–25.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.6–15.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.9–21.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%35.9–45.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%28.1–34.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.5%28.5–34.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.4–25 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.9%13.3–18.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.3–15 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%26.2–33.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.2–18.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.7%36.3–45.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.2%16–20.5 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71–77.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.7%50.5–57 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.2%79–83.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.2%68.4–73.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%57.1–66.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%68–80.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%23.4–29.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%25.7–31.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.7%19.9–23.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%15.9–19.4 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.7%10.5–13 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.6–13.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8%16.2–19.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%32.5–39.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.9–16.2 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%16.5–20.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.8–7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.8–11 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 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 Belton
Is Belton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Belton is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #349 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 Belton?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.9% and 45.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Belton?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple in Temple, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Belton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Belton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16–20.5%), 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 Belton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belton.
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.