On CDC estimates, DeCordova is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
DeCordova differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for DeCordova. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in DeCordova
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in DeCordova
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.6%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, DeCordova runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in DeCordova, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 84% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
DeCordova keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.5% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (71.5% vs 54.6%). 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 DeCordova’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind DeCordova’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, DeCordova is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #79 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 97% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). DeCordova’s median household income is $106,106; among the 7,719 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$133K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 DeCordova adults…
DeCordova runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
DeCordova is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in DeCordova as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of DeCordova adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near DeCordova
No hospital or community health center in DeCordova 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 DeCordova; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How DeCordova adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, DeCordova does better than 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.
4.1% of DeCordova adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
DeCordova and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeCordova | A | 29.8% | 12.2% | 8.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of DeCordova adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for DeCordova
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, DeCordova is better than Texas on 18 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside DeCordova’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | DeCordova | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%11.8–18.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%9.9–14.1 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.5–14.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%23–37.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.3–14.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%36.7–46 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.4%39.8–49.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.6%29.6–37.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14%12.6–15.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%6.8–9.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.6%5.1–8.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.2–4.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.6%4.4–7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%6.2–10.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%15.8–25.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.6–16.8 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.2%24.6–34.2 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5–8.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.5–85.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.5%68.4–74.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.1%91.9–94.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84%81.3–86.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.9%69.7–77.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.6–83.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%17.4–24 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%17.5–22.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%24–34.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%11.1–17.2 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.5%7.8–11.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%2.9–4.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%4.8–7.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.3–3.5 | 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 DeCordova
Is DeCordova a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, DeCordova is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #79 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in DeCordova?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23% and 37.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to DeCordova?
Lake Granbury Medical Center in Granbury, 6.4 miles in a straight line from DeCordova’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in DeCordova have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–8.6%), 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 DeCordova 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 DeCordova.
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.