Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Billy Hathorn assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Burleson is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Burleson differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burleson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burleson
Cancer and depression run high in Burleson
1 in 14 adults have had cancer (7.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.4%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Fewer Burleson 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 ↓
Burleson is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Crowley (B). Around town ↓
Burleson is an active town
Only 23.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. The town has 13 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Burleson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Burleson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burleson is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #158 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 81% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Burleson’s median household income is $93,928; among the 9,448 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Burleson adults…
Burleson runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Burleson residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. 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.
9.5% of Burleson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Burleson and the towns around it
Burleson has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson | B+ | 31.5% | 10% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Fort Worth | C+ | 34.6% | 12.2% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Joshua | C+ | 33.6% | 12.5% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Crowley | B | 33.6% | 10.4% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
Care in and near Burleson
No hospital or community health center in Burleson 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 Burleson; ≈ 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 Burleson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Burleson adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Burleson runs above Texas.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burleson adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burleson
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burleson is better than Texas on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Burleson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burleson | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.8–19.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%11–13.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%16.1–19.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.5%25.5–37.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.9–11.3 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%27.9–34.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.6–37.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23%20.6–25.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.6–7.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.8–12.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%11.3–14.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%20–26.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%16.4–22.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%34.2–42.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.9%69.4–76 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%57.6–63.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.3–87.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.7–75.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.2%57.1–65.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%68.5–80.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.4–27.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%22.6–27.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%11.6–13.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.9–13.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7.3–9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%7.1–8.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%24.9–31.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.6–13.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.9–15.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.9–4.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 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 Burleson
Is Burleson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burleson is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #158 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Burleson?
CDC estimates 31.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 37.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burleson?
Baylor Scott and White Emergency Hospital in Burleson, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Burleson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Burleson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–13.5%), 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 Burleson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burleson.
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.