Killeen High School · Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Killeen as a whole is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Killeen differs from Texas on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Killeen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Killeen
Making ends meet is harder in Killeen
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.5%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Utility shut-off threats (15.8% vs 10.7%) and housing insecurity (22.7% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 22.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Killeen
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.7%), vs 16.9% across Texas. Depression is above the state too: 24.9%, vs 21.2% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Obesity and asthma run high in Killeen
45.7% of adults have obesity, vs 35.6% across Texas. 1 in 9 adults have asthma (11.5%), vs 9.5% across Texas. In all, Killeen runs above Texas on three of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Killeen’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Killeen’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Killeen is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #431 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 53% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Killeen’s median household income is $60,977; among the 9,171 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Killeen compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 29.1% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.3% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 4.8% (U.S. 6.4%).
At 161,883 residents, Killeen is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.3% of Killeen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
How Killeen adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Killeen runs above Texas.
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Out of every 100 Killeen adults…
Killeen runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Killeen residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Killeen
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Killeen, 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 Killeen; ≈ 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.
7.2 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Killeen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Killeen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | C− | 45.7% | 13% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Harker Heights | C+ | 41.9% | 12.1% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Fort Cavazos | — | — | — | — |
Fort Cavazos: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Killeen adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Killeen
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Killeen is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Killeen’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Killeen | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.2%21.8–26.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.5–15.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.6–22.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.7%40.8–50.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13%11.6–14.6 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.9%29.8–36 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.1%26.2–32.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21%18.8–23.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.2%15.3–21.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.8–16.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.4%27.8–35 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.7–17.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.4%41.9–51.3 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.3%15.6–19.3 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.2%71.9–78.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.8%47.5–54.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.1%80.1–84 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.9%67–72.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.1%54.7–63.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%68.3–81 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%22–28.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.6%28.4–35 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.5%23.5–27.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.7%20.7–24.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.8%14.3–17.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.2%13.1–15.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.3%20.4–24.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31.7–38.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%13.1–16.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%16.6–20.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.3–7.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.1–11 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5 | 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 Killeen
Is Killeen a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Killeen is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #431 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Killeen?
CDC estimates 45.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.8% and 50.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Killeen?
Adventhealth Central Texas in Killeen, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Killeen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Killeen have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.6–19.3%), 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 Killeen more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Killeen.
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.