Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Honey Grove is healthier than 55%
Honey Grove differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Honey Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Honey Grove
COPD, cancer and stroke run high in Honey Grove
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Honey Grove runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Honey Grove
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Honey Grove, and more people treating it
38.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Honey Grove is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Honey Grove is healthier than 20%. Against the 4,551 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 55%. Health Grade ↓
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 Honey Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Honey Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Honey Grove is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 34% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Honey Grove’s median household income is $46,713; among the 4,551 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 55%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Honey Grove adults…
Honey Grove runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Honey Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Honey Grove
No hospital or community health center in Honey Grove 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 Honey Grove; ≈ 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 Honey Grove adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
15.1% of Honey Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Honey Grove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Grove | C− | 39.8% | 14.1% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Honey Grove adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Honey Grove
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Honey Grove is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Honey Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Honey Grove | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.2%20.6–28.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.4–17.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.3–21.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%31.1–48.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.1–16.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.5%34.2–43 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%33.6–42.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%24.9–31.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.3–10.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.7–4.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.4%11.6–17.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%13.5–19.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.1%24.9–35.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.2–19.3 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%33–47.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.4%12.6–18.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%71.5–79.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.4%45.6–53.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.7–87.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.3–80.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%57.7–68 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%62.7–78.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21–28.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%23.9–31.4 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%16.1–19.9 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.7–16.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%9–11.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%31.4–42.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.1–20.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.6–19.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%6.9–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.8–12 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 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 Honey Grove
Is Honey Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Honey Grove is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Honey Grove?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 48.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Honey Grove?
TMC- Bonham Hospital in Bonham, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Honey Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Honey Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–18.6%), 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 Honey Grove more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Honey Grove.
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.