Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hudson Oaks is healthier than 23%
Hudson Oaks differs from Texas on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hudson Oaks. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson Oaks
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Hudson Oaks
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.4%), vs 21.6% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Hudson Oaks runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Hudson Oaks’ lead shrinks
Hudson Oaks is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but 23% of the 5,108 towns with similar household incomes ($93K–$156K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Hudson Oaks, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hudson Oaks keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (62.5% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% 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 Hudson Oaks’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Hudson Oaks’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson Oaks is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #193 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 69% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 51%.
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). Hudson Oaks’ median household income is $124,545; among the 5,108 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$156K), it’s healthier than 23%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Hudson Oaks adults…
Hudson Oaks runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hudson Oaks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Hudson Oaks
No hospital or community health center in Hudson Oaks 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 Hudson Oaks; ≈ 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.
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How Hudson Oaks adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Hudson Oaks 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.
7.5% of Hudson Oaks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Hudson Oaks and the towns around it
Hudson Oaks’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Oaks | B | 35.5% | 12% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Weatherford | B | 35.5% | 11.2% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Willow Park | A− | 34% | 10.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hudson Oaks adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hudson Oaks
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hudson Oaks is better than Texas on 11 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Hudson Oaks’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hudson Oaks | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.5%15.4–21.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.6–15.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.9–18 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%28.2–43.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.3–14 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%33.2–41.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.3–44.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29.4%26–33 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%5.8–8.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3–3.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.1–9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%10.4–15.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%18.7–27.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%14.7–21.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%32.7–42.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%7.9–12.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.7–80.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.5%59.3–65.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.5–90.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.3–81.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%65–73.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%66.3–79.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.2–27.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.4–26.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%6–7.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%24.7–33.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%11.9–16.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.1–15 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.7–5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3–4.3 | 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 Hudson Oaks
Is Hudson Oaks a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson Oaks is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #193 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 Hudson Oaks?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.2% and 43.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hudson Oaks?
Medical City Weatherford in Weatherford, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Hudson Oaks’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hudson Oaks have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–12.4%), 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 Hudson Oaks 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 Hudson Oaks.
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.