Photo: Aaron Jacobs on en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, Denton as a whole is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Denton differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Denton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Denton
Denton has six hospitals within its borders
6 hospitals and 1 community health center are inside Denton. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room, one of two five-star hospitals in town. Getting care ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Denton
Denton runs below Texas on diabetes (9.5% vs 12.7%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 5.6%). 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 Denton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Denton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Denton is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #188 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 86% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Denton’s median household income is $76,019; among the 10,825 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
At 169,431 residents, Denton is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Care in and near Denton
6 hospitals and 1 community health center in Denton, 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 Denton; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Denton adults…
Denton runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Denton residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
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 Denton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Denton adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Denton runs above Texas.
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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.
13.4% of Denton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Denton and the towns around it
Denton’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Denton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Denton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Denton is better than Texas on 10 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Denton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Denton | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%16.9–21.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.4–21.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%30.1–41.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.4%25.4–31.7 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%30–36.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.1%17.9–22.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.3–12.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.8–12.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%20.7–27.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.4–21.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%32.3–41.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%13.3–16.9 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.2%68.5–75.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%55.8–62.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.7%78.6–82.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.9%66.2–71.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.6%56.2–65.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.2–82.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.9–27.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.9–30.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%15.8–19.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.7%13.1–16.3 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.6–10.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%12–14.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%27–34.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.7–18.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.8–9.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 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 Denton
Is Denton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Denton is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #188 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Denton?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 41.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Denton?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton in Denton, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Denton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Denton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.3–16.9%), 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 Denton 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 Denton.
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.