Photo: Nsaum75 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Danbury is healthier than 33%
Danbury differs from Texas on 7 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Danbury. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Danbury
Danbury trails towns with similar incomes
Danbury is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, and only 33% of the 9,691 towns with similar household incomes ($69K–$115K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Danbury
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
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 Danbury’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Danbury’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Danbury is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 61% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Danbury’s median household income is $92,159; among the 9,691 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 33%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Danbury adults…
Danbury runs above TX on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Danbury residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Danbury
No hospital or community health center in Danbury 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 Danbury; ≈ 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 Danbury adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Danbury adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
12.8% of Danbury adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Danbury and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury | B− | 36.3% | 11.4% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Danbury adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Danbury
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Danbury is better than Texas on 5 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Danbury’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Danbury | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%17.6–23.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.9–15.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%31.7–41.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.9–13 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%31.6–37.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%32.4–38.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22–27.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.8–8.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.6–7.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.7–17 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.8–17 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%21.9–29.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.8–21.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.5%37.2–45.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.8%12.2–17.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%71.5–77.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57%53.8–60 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.1–87.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.4–77.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.5%56.3–64.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%62.6–75.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%21.2–27.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%23.8–29.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%14.9–18.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%12.4–15.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%8.2–9.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.8%11.4–14.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%26.5–34.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.5–15.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.4–17.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 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 Danbury
Is Danbury a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Danbury is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− 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 Danbury?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 41.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Danbury?
CHI St. Luke's Health Brazosport in Lake Jackson, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Danbury’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Danbury have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–17.6%), 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 Danbury more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Danbury.
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.