Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Briar is healthier than 11%
Briar differs from Texas on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Briar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Briar
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Briar
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.5%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Briar runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Briar trails towns with similar incomes
Briar is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, and only 11% of the 7,955 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$130K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Briar
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Briar, and more people treating it
36.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 76.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Briar’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Briar’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Briar is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns, #312 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 27%).
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). Briar’s median household income is $104,238; among the 7,955 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 11%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Briar adults…
Briar runs above TX on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Briar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Briar
No hospital or community health center in Briar 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 Briar; ≈ 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 Briar adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Briar runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
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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.
12.7% of Briar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Briar and the towns around it
Briar’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar | C+ | 34.3% | 12.6% | 16% | CDC place |
| Pecan Acres | B+ | 31.7% | 11.2% | 12% | CDC place |
| Reno | C | 38.3% | 12.7% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Azle | C+ | 33.3% | 11.9% | 15% | CDC place |
| Pelican Bay | B− | 33% | 10.8% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Briar adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Briar
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Briar is better than Texas on 7 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Briar’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Briar | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%19.7–23.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.8–16.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.8–19.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%30.6–38.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11.5–13.8 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%34–38.7 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%35.4–40.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.5%26.5–30.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.8–11.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.2–9.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.4–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10.8–14.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16%14.2–17.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.7%24.9–30.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%15.3–19 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%37.8–43.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.3%11.6–15.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%72–76.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.9%52.6–57.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.9–87.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%74.5–78.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%57.8–63.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%67.6–76.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%23–27.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%24.5–28.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%14.7–17 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%12.1–14.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%8.3–9.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%8.3–9.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.7%11.6–13.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%30.6–36.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.7–18 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%14.3–17.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%7–8.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.8–5.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 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 Briar
Is Briar a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Briar is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #312 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 Briar?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 38.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Briar?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle in Azle, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Briar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Briar have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.6–15.1%), 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 Briar 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 Briar.
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.