Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Granbury is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Granbury differs from Texas on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Granbury. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Granbury
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Granbury
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Granbury runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Granbury, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Granbury keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.2% vs 73.8%) and cholesterol checks (88.7% vs 84.6%). 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 Granbury’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Granbury’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Granbury is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #232 of 641 in Texas. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 74% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Granbury’s median household income is $73,516; among the 10,772 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Granbury adults…
Granbury runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Granbury is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Granbury as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Granbury adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Granbury
No hospital or community health center in Granbury 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 Granbury; ≈ 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.
11 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Granbury adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Granbury does better than 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.
8.9% of Granbury adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Granbury and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granbury | B− | 33% | 13.8% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Stockton Bend | — | — | — | — |
Stockton Bend: 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 Granbury adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Granbury
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Granbury is better than Texas on 10 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Granbury’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Granbury | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%18.1–23.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%25.7–41 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12.1–15.8 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%37.2–45.7 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.3%37.8–46.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.2%29.7–36.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12%10.9–13.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8–10 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.6–10.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.4–16.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.6–14.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%23.1–32.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.1–17.3 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%28.6–39 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.8%10.1–13.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76–82.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.2%54.6–61.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.3–90 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.9–84.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%59.2–68.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%66–80.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.4–26.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%21.1–26.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%10.9–13.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%6–7.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%8–10 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.8%31.6–40.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.2%15.8–20.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.9–10.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.7 | 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 Granbury
Is Granbury a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Granbury is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #232 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Granbury?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.7% and 41%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Granbury?
Lake Granbury Medical Center in Granbury, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Granbury’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Granbury have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–13.6%), 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 Granbury 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 Granbury.
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.