Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hutto is healthier than 45%
Hutto differs from Texas on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hutto. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hutto
Against towns with similar incomes, Hutto’s lead shrinks
Hutto is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but 45% of the 5,905 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$149K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Hutto
Hutto runs below Texas on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.4% vs 5.6%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.2%) and COPD (3.8% vs 5.7%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). Conditions ↓
Hutto is an active town
Only 23.2% 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 Hutto’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Hutto’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hutto is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #134 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 94% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Hutto’s median household income is $118,834; among the 5,905 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$149K), it’s healthier than 45%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Hutto adults…
Hutto runs below TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Hutto residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
6 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Hutto
1 community health center in Hutto, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hutto; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hutto adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Hutto 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.
10.1% of Hutto adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Hutto and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutto | B+ | 35.7% | 8.6% | 11.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hutto adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hutto
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hutto is better than Texas on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Hutto’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hutto | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.6–19 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.3–12 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.8–19.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%30.2–41.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.1%22.9–29.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.9%25.4–32.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.6%14.4–18.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.4%3–3.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.8–10.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9.5–12.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%19.7–26.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.7–22.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%31.6–40.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.1%13.1–17.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.7%68.7–76.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.7–64.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.8–87.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.4%63.5–71 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%56.6–65.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%71.3–83.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%18.9–25.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24.8–31.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%13–16.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%13.1–16.6 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%8–9.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%22.1–28.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%8–10.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.4–15.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 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 Hutto
Is Hutto a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hutto is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #134 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 Hutto?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 41.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hutto?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock in Round Rock, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Hutto’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hutto have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.1–17.2%), 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 Hutto 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 Hutto.
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.