Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bullard is healthier than 46%
Bullard differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bullard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bullard
Against towns with similar incomes, Bullard’s lead shrinks
Bullard is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but 46% of the 5,905 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$149K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Bullard is an active town
Only 20.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Depression and cancer run high in Bullard
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.6%), vs 21.2% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have had cancer (7.1%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Bullard adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 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 Bullard’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Bullard’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bullard is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #128 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 89% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Bullard’s median household income is $118,860; among the 5,905 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$149K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Bullard adults…
Bullard runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Bullard residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Bullard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Bullard
No hospital or community health center in Bullard 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 Bullard; ≈ 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 Bullard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Bullard adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bullard runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Bullard and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullard | A− | 34.2% | 9.2% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bullard adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bullard
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bullard is better than Texas on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Bullard’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bullard | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%13.4–18.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.1–13.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.8–20.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%27–42.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%26–33.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%29.7–38 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.8%19.1–24.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%9.8–14.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10–15.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%17–25.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.7%16.3–23.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%29.2–41.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.3–12.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%69.1–77.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%61.8–68.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.7–87.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.4%69–75.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.7%56.8–66.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%65.6–80.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%21.9–29.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%21.9–28.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7.1–9.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.9–10 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.1–31.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.2–12.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%11.9–16.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6–8.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.3 | 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 Bullard
Is Bullard a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bullard is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health, #128 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 Bullard?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 42.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bullard?
UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital in Jacksonville, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Bullard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Bullard have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.7%), 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 Bullard more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bullard.
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.