Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Texas, Burnet is healthier than 58% of graded towns
Burnet differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burnet. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burnet
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Burnet
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.2%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Burnet runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Burnet adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around 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 Burnet’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Burnet’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burnet is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #268 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 58% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health 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). Burnet’s median household income is $87,587; among the 10,187 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$109K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Burnet adults…
Burnet runs above TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Burnet adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Burnet
No hospital or community health center in Burnet 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 Burnet; ≈ 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 Burnet adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Burnet adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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Burnet and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet | C+ | 35.4% | 12.3% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burnet adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burnet
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burnet is better than Texas on 7 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Burnet’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burnet | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.7%19.1–24.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.7–16.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%27.6–44.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%31.7–40 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%32.8–41.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%24.1–30.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%9.7–14.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%12–16.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28%23.6–32.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.6–20.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%31.3–45.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.3%14–18.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%70.8–78.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56%52.2–59.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.6–87.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.3–79.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%58.8–68.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%64.6–80 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.2–27.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22.7–29.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%13.8–17 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.9–15 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.7–38.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.9–18.1 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.9–17.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.4 | 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 Burnet
Is Burnet a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burnet is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #268 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Burnet?
CDC estimates 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 44.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burnet?
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes in Burnet, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Burnet’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burnet have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14–18.8%), 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 Burnet 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 Burnet.
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.