On CDC estimates, DeSoto is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
DeSoto differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for DeSoto. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in DeSoto
Stroke, high blood pressure and asthma run high in DeSoto
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.2% across Texas. 2 in 5 adults have high blood pressure (41.8%), vs 33.1% across Texas. Asthma is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 9.5% across Texas. In all, DeSoto runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in DeSoto, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
DeSoto keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.1% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (57.6% 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 DeSoto’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind DeSoto’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, DeSoto is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #294 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). DeSoto’s median household income is $82,782; among the 10,560 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where DeSoto compares well: checkup in the past year, 81.1% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 88.7% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 DeSoto adults…
DeSoto runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of DeSoto adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near DeSoto
No hospital or community health center in DeSoto 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 DeSoto; ≈ 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.
7.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How DeSoto adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, DeSoto runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
16.8% of DeSoto adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
DeSoto and the towns around it
DeSoto’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto | C+ | 40.1% | 15.2% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Duncanville | C+ | 37.6% | 14% | 13% | CDC place |
| Dallas | C+ | 36.8% | 12.4% | 13% | CDC place |
| Glenn Heights | C+ | 40.3% | 12.2% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Cedar Hill | B− | 38.3% | 12.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Lancaster | C | 41.6% | 14.4% | 13.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of DeSoto adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for DeSoto
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, DeSoto is better than Texas on 8 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside DeSoto’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | DeSoto | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%20.1–24.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15.2–18.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%35.8–44.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.6–17 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.8%38.9–45 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%34.3–40.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%21.7–26.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.2–17.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.6–13.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%26.6–33.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.8–16 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%35.7–43 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14%12.4–15.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.7–83.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.6%54.7–60.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.3–90 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77.4–82.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%61.6–69.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%73.4–83.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%15.4–19.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.2%29.3–35.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.2%20.4–24.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.1%18.3–22.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.2%12.7–15.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.9–13.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%15.3–18.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.8%26.9–32.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14.5–18 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.4–15.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.9–6.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 DeSoto
Is DeSoto a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, DeSoto is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #294 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in DeSoto?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 44.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to DeSoto?
Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas, 3.4 miles in a straight line from DeSoto’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in DeSoto have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.4–15.7%), 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 DeSoto 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 DeSoto.
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.