Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cedar Hill is healthier than 25%
Cedar Hill differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cedar Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar Hill
Against towns with similar incomes, Cedar Hill’s lead shrinks
Cedar Hill is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but 25% of the 8,306 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$127K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Asthma runs high in Cedar Hill
1 in 9 adults have asthma (11%), vs 9.5% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Cedar Hill keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.8% vs 73.8%) and cholesterol checks (87.3% vs 84.6%). 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 Cedar Hill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Cedar Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cedar Hill is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #243 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 81% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Cedar Hill’s median household income is $101,909; among the 8,306 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$127K), it’s healthier than 25%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Cedar Hill compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.3% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 4.9% (U.S. 6.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Cedar Hill adults…
Cedar Hill runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Cedar Hill residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Cedar Hill
No hospital or community health center in Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill; ≈ 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.
31 miles of trails across 20 parks and preserves
How Cedar Hill 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.2% of Cedar Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Cedar Hill and the towns around it
Cedar Hill’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill | B− | 38.3% | 12.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Dallas | C+ | 36.8% | 12.4% | 13% | CDC place |
| Grand Prairie | C+ | 35.8% | 12.5% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Ovilla | B+ | 34.5% | 12.3% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Duncanville | C+ | 37.6% | 14% | 13% | CDC place |
| Midlothian | A− | 35% | 9.7% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| DeSoto | C+ | 40.1% | 15.2% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cedar Hill adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cedar Hill
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cedar Hill is better than Texas on 6 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Cedar Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cedar Hill | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%18.6–23 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.7–13.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.5–19.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%34.1–42.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.5–14.6 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.8%33.9–39.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32.9–39 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.2%19.1–23.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.9–5.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.5–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.1%10.9–15.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%25.1–31.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.3–17.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%35–42.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%13.4–16.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76.1–81.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%54–59.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.8–88.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.9–79.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%58.4–66.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%70.9–81.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16.4–21.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%28.3–34.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.4%19.6–23.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.6%17.8–21.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.7%12.3–15.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%10.7–12.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.2%14.7–17.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%25.3–31.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%12.3–15.4 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.7–15.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.3–6.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 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 Cedar Hill
Is Cedar Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cedar Hill is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #243 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 Cedar Hill?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.1% and 42.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cedar Hill?
Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Cedar Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cedar Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.4–16.7%), 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 Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill.
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.