Old Alton Bridge · Photo: Ron from Denton, Texas · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Copper Canyon is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Copper Canyon differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Copper Canyon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Copper Canyon
Cancer and arthritis run high in Copper Canyon
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.7%), vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Copper Canyon runs above Texas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Copper Canyon’s lead shrinks
Copper Canyon is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but 55% of the 2,410 towns with similar household incomes ($117K–$195K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Copper Canyon keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.4% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (71.5% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
Copper Canyon is an active town
Only 17.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. 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 Copper Canyon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Copper Canyon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Copper Canyon is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 93% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 75%.
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). Copper Canyon’s median household income is $155,625; among the 2,410 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($117K–$195K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Copper Canyon adults…
Copper Canyon runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Copper Canyon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
3.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Copper Canyon
No hospital or community health center in Copper Canyon 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 Copper Canyon; ≈ 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).
How Copper Canyon adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Copper Canyon does better than Texas.
A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4% of Copper Canyon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Copper Canyon and the towns around it
Copper Canyon’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Canyon | A | 32.2% | 10.4% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Highland Village | A | 32% | 9.7% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Lantana | A+ | 30.9% | 7.9% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Double Oak | A | 31.8% | 10.1% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Flower Mound | A | 31% | 9.1% | 8.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Copper Canyon adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Copper Canyon
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Copper Canyon is better than Texas on 20 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Copper Canyon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Copper Canyon | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%11.6–15.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.5–12.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%26.8–38.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%8.9–12 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%30.2–37.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%37.8–46.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.7%24.5–31.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.1%4.3–6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.3%4.3–6.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.6%7–10.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.7%14.6–21 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.5–20.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%27.9–36.4 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.3–7.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75.3–81.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.5%68.8–74.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.3%90–92.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.1–81.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.3%63.1–71.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%71.8–83.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.2–24.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.8–23.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.6%5.7–7.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%4–5.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%4–4.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4%3.5–4.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2%20.8–27.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.5–13.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.6–6.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–2.9 | 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 Copper Canyon
Is Copper Canyon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Copper Canyon is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Copper Canyon?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 38.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Copper Canyon?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound in Flower Mound, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Copper Canyon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Copper Canyon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7.7%), 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 Copper Canyon 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 Copper Canyon.
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.