Photo: Smarty9108 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Haltom City is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Haltom City differs from Texas on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Haltom City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haltom City
Every town around Haltom City scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Haltom City’s C−, from Richland Hills (C+) to North Richland Hills (B+). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Haltom City
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.8%), vs 19.3% across Texas. No reliable transportation (13.5% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (20.4% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 20.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Haltom City is behind on routine checkups
It trails Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (69.6% vs 73.8%), dentist visits (46.7% vs 54.6%), cholesterol checks (80.3% vs 84.6%) and colon screening (53.2% vs 57.9%). 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 Haltom City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Haltom City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haltom City is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #471 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 56% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Haltom City’s median household income is $59,057; among the 8,683 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Haltom City compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Haltom City and the towns around it
Haltom City’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom City | C− | 35.4% | 13.7% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Fort Worth | C+ | 34.6% | 12.2% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| North Richland Hills | B+ | 30.6% | 10.6% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Richland Hills | C+ | 33.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Watauga | B | 31.9% | 11% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.9% of Haltom City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Haltom City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Haltom City adults…
Haltom City runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Haltom City residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Haltom City
No hospital or community health center in Haltom City 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 Haltom City; ≈ 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.
8.2 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Haltom City adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Haltom City runs above 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Haltom City adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Haltom City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Haltom City is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Haltom City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Haltom City | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.2%25.4–30.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.2–17.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.8–21.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%30.9–39.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12.1–15.2 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29.3–35.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%30.6–36.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.8%19.6–24 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.4–7.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.3–3.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.9%15–21.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14.8–19 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.1%32.2–39.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.8–18.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%38.3–45.8 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 26.3%23.9–28.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.6%66.2–72.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.7%43.8–49.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.3%78.3–82.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.2%68.2–73.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.2%49.2–57.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%66.4–78.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%21–26.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.6%29.5–35.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.8%23.8–28.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.4%18.5–22.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13%11.6–14.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.5%12.4–14.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.9%19–23 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37%33.3–40.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15.4–19 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%17.3–21.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7.2–8.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.4 | 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 Haltom City
Is Haltom City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haltom City is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #471 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Haltom City?
CDC estimates 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 39.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Haltom City?
Medical City North Hills in North Richland Hills, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Haltom City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Haltom City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 26.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 23.9–28.8%), 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 Haltom City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Haltom City.
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.