On CDC estimates, Lake Worth is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Lake Worth differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Worth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Worth
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Lake Worth
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Lake Worth runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Lake Worth adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lake Worth’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Lake Worth’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Worth is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #353 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 66% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Lake Worth’s median household income is $81,910; among the 10,632 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Lake Worth adults…
Lake Worth runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Lake Worth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Lake Worth
No hospital or community health center in Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth; ≈ 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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Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Worth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Lake Worth adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lake Worth runs above Texas.
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Lake Worth and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth | C | 34% | 13.4% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Sansom Park | D− | 41.8% | 18.3% | 20.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Worth adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Worth
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Worth is better than Texas on 4 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Lake Worth’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Worth | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.3%21–27.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%29.5–38.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.8–15.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%31.6–37.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%33.5–40 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.1%23.6–28.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.6%6.4–8.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13.2–18.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.4–17.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%27.4–35.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.9–18.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%35–42.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.9%16.3–23.5 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.6%69.2–75.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.2%52.3–58.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.8–86.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.6–78.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.3%55.1–63.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%72.4–83 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21.3–27.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%23.7–29.4 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.9%13.5–16.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.3–9.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.7–9.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%31–39.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%14.8–19.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.3–18.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.9–10.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 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 Lake Worth
Is Lake Worth a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Worth is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #353 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Worth?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 38.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Worth?
Medical City Fort Worth in Fort Worth, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Lake Worth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Worth have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.3–23.5%), 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 Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth.
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.