Within Texas, Grand Prairie is healthier than 59% of graded towns
Grand Prairie differs from Texas on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grand Prairie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Prairie
What’s behind Grand Prairie’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Prairie is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #265 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 68% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Grand Prairie’s median household income is $81,619; among the 10,658 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Grand Prairie compares well: arthritis, 19% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.7% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 4.9% (U.S. 6.4%).
At 209,434 residents, Grand Prairie is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.9% of Grand Prairie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Grand Prairie adults…
Grand Prairie runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Grand Prairie residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Grand Prairie
No hospital or community health center in Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie; ≈ 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.
25 miles of trails across 34 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand Prairie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Grand Prairie adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Grand Prairie runs above Texas.
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Grand Prairie and the towns around it
Grand Prairie’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie | C+ | 35.8% | 12.5% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Cedar Hill | B− | 38.3% | 12.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Dallas | C+ | 36.8% | 12.4% | 13% | CDC place |
| Arlington | B− | 33.8% | 12% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Mansfield | A− | 31.7% | 10.1% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Irving | B+ | 31.6% | 10.5% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Fort Worth | C+ | 34.6% | 12.2% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Midlothian | A− | 35% | 9.7% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand Prairie adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grand Prairie
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grand Prairie is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Grand Prairie’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grand Prairie | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%21.8–25.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%12–14.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%16.3–19.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%32.6–39.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11.4–13.8 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.9%29.7–34.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.9–36.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19%17.5–20.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%9.1–10.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.4–5.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.9–5.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%13.2–17.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.7–14.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.4%28.8–34.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.6–18.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%35.6–41.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.3%20.6–24.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.7%71.4–76.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.7%50.2–55 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%82.4–85.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.4%70.2–74.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56%52.6–58.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%69.2–78.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%18.2–22.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.5%29.1–34 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.6%22.1–25.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.8%18.3–21.3 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13%11.9–14.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.8–13.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.9%16.5–19.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%28.1–33 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.8–15.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%14.7–17.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.9–5.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.4–7.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%8–9.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4.1–4.7 | 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 Grand Prairie
Is Grand Prairie a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Prairie is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #265 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grand Prairie?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 39.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grand Prairie?
Usmd Hospital at Arlington L P in Arlington, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Grand Prairie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Grand Prairie have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.6–24.2%), 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 Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie.
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.