Photo: Av9 · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Irving as a whole is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
Irving differs from Texas on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Irving. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irving
Irving has three hospitals within its borders
3 hospitals and 1 community health center are inside Irving. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Irving is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Irving
Irving runs below Texas on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.3% vs 6.1%), arthritis (15.8% vs 21.6%) and heart disease (4.2% vs 5.6%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). Conditions ↓
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 Irving’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Irving’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irving is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #175 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 88% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Irving’s median household income is $81,830; among the 10,640 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 75%, about where its income would put it.
At 257,076 residents, Irving is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Care in and near Irving
3 hospitals and 1 community health center in Irving, 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 Irving; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Irving adults…
Irving runs below TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Irving 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.
31 miles of trails across 58 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Irving adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Irving adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Irving does better than 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.9% of Irving adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Irving and the towns around it
Irving’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving | B+ | 31.6% | 10.5% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Dallas | C+ | 36.8% | 12.4% | 13% | CDC place |
| Grand Prairie | C+ | 35.8% | 12.5% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Coppell | A+ | 26.5% | 8.9% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Carrollton | A− | 32.2% | 10.8% | 9.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Irving adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Irving
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Irving is better than Texas on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Irving’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Irving | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%18.6–22.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%10.2–12.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.6–18 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%27.9–35.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28%25.5–30.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%31.2–37.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 15.8%14.2–17.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%4.1–5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.4–2.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.8–16.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.6%25.7–31.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.7–19.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%31.5–38.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.6%18.8–22.6 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%70.1–76.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.2%51.4–57.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81.4–85 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70%67.1–73 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.6%51.5–59.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%65.9–77.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.2%16.1–20.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.7%27.8–33.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%19.1–22.5 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.9%15.3–18.6 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%10.3–12.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.9%13.5–16.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%24–29.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%13–15.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.4–6.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.8–8.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 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 Irving
Is Irving a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irving is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #175 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 75%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Irving?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 35.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Irving?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Irving in Irving, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Irving’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Irving have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 18.8–22.6%), 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 Irving 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 Irving.
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.