Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Haslet is healthier than 21%
Haslet differs from Texas on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Haslet. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haslet
Against towns with similar incomes, Haslet’s lead shrinks
Haslet is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but 21% of the 1,717 towns with similar household incomes ($127K–$211K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Haslet keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (63.8% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (89% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Haslet
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (24.9%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Haslet is an active town
Only 21.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Haslet’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Haslet’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haslet is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #94 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 84% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 72%.
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). Haslet’s median household income is $169,046; among the 1,717 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($127K–$211K), it’s healthier than 21%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Haslet adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Haslet adults…
Haslet runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Haslet
No hospital or community health center in Haslet 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 Haslet; ≈ 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).
How Haslet adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Haslet does better than 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.
6.1% of Haslet adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Haslet and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslet | A− | 29.7% | 10.3% | 10.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Haslet adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Haslet
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Haslet is better than Texas on 15 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Haslet’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Haslet | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13–18.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.1–13.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.7–18 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%25.4–34.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.4–35 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.8–39.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.9%22.1–27.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.3–6.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.2–9.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%8.6–13.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.1%17.5–24.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.2–20.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%32.9–40.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.4–11.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%71.8–77.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.8%61–66.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.2–90.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%72.5–78.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%64.6–71.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.4%75.2–84.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.9–27 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%21.3–26.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%8–10 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5.2–6.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26%22.2–29.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%9.8–14 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10–13.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5–6.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.4–3.3 | 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 Haslet
Is Haslet a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haslet is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #94 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Haslet?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 34.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Haslet?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance in Fort Worth, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Haslet’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Haslet have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–11.1%), 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 Haslet more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Haslet.
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.