Copperas Cove Stagestop and Post Office · Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Copperas Cove is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Copperas Cove differs from Texas on 3 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Copperas Cove. How CDC estimates town health
What’s behind Copperas Cove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Copperas Cove is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #254 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 67% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Copperas Cove’s median household income is $71,225; among the 10,609 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Copperas Cove adults…
Copperas Cove runs above TX on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Copperas Cove residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Copperas Cove
No hospital or community health center in Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove; ≈ 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.
4.9 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Copperas Cove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Copperas Cove adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Copperas Cove 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.9% of Copperas Cove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Copperas Cove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperas Cove | B− | 37.7% | 11.4% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Fort Cavazos | — | — | — | — |
Fort Cavazos: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Copperas Cove adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Copperas Cove
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Copperas Cove is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Copperas Cove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Copperas Cove | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%18–22.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.7–14.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.3–21.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%31.1–44.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%28.7–35.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%28.7–36.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.4%20.7–26.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.4–6.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.9%10.5–15.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12.1–15.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22.7–30.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.8–21 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%35.7–48.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.2%12.5–16.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%70.6–77.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.3%51.6–59 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.9–85.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.6–76.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.7%56.6–66.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%64.4–79.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.7–27.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%25.4–32.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%15.9–19.6 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.9%12.4–15.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%27.3–35.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.6–14.8 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14.3–17.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 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 Copperas Cove
Is Copperas Cove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Copperas Cove is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #254 of 641 in Texas. 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 Copperas Cove?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 44.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Copperas Cove?
Adventhealth Central Texas in Killeen, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Copperas Cove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Copperas Cove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.5–16.1%), 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 Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove.
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.