Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cooper is healthier than 50%
Cooper differs from Texas on 26 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cooper. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cooper
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cooper
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Cooper runs above Texas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Cooper
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.7%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.1%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Cooper
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Cooper is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cooper is healthier than 14%. Against the 3,603 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 50%. Health Grade ↓
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 Cooper’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Cooper’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cooper is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 30% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Cooper’s median household income is $43,767; among the 3,603 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Where Cooper compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Cooper adults…
Cooper runs above TX on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Cooper adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Cooper runs above Texas.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Cooper
1 community health center in Cooper, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Cooper; ≈ 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 Cooper adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Cooper adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Cooper and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | D | 38.7% | 15.3% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cooper adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cooper
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cooper is better than Texas on 9 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Cooper’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cooper | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.9%22.9–29.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.9–18.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17.5–20.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%34.7–42.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.9–16.6 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%39.2–43.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%37.1–41.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.6%28.6–32.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%10.2–12 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.4–9.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.5–11.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.3–5.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.3%15.9–22.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.7–19.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%28.1–35.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13.8–16.8 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%31.3–46.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%12.1–17.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%74.3–78.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.6%48.7–56.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83–86.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%78–81 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%55.2–66.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69%64.6–73 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%22.6–26.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21–28.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%13.5–16.7 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%11–14 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%8–10.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.6%35.2–42.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.8%17.5–22.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.4–19.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8.1–9.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.1–7.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Cooper
Is Cooper a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cooper is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cooper?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 42.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cooper?
Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs in Sulphur Springs, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Cooper’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cooper have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–17.5%), 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 Cooper more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cooper.
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.