Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Texas, Boyd is healthier than 57% of graded towns
Boyd differs from Texas on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Boyd. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boyd
COPD and cancer run high in Boyd
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Boyd runs above Texas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Boyd
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Fewer Boyd adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Texas. 1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Boyd’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Boyd’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Boyd is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #277 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 64% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Boyd’s median household income is $68,958; among the 10,449 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Boyd adults…
Boyd runs above TX on 3 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Boyd adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Boyd
No hospital or community health center in Boyd 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 Boyd; ≈ 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 Boyd adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Boyd adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Boyd and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd | C+ | 34.2% | 11.9% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Boyd adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Boyd
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Boyd is better than Texas on 5 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Boyd’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Boyd | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%18–25.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.4–16.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.2–21.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%26.4–42.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.1–13.7 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%30.2–38.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.3–41.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23–29.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.3–9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3–3.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.8–12.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%12.6–18.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27%22–32.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%14.8–21.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43%37.2–48.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.1–17.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%69.6–77.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%53.5–60.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.6–86.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.2%72.1–78.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%56.5–66.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.5%61.4–77 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%20.7–28.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%23.2–30.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%13.8–17.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.9–10.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%8.3–10 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6%27.5–37.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%12.6–17.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%13.7–18.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.5–10.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.4–4.7 | 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 Boyd
Is Boyd a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Boyd is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #277 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 52%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Boyd?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 42.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Boyd?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle in Azle, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Boyd’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Boyd have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–17.6%), 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 Boyd more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boyd.
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.