Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lakeside is healthier than 40%
Lakeside differs from Texas on 21 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakeside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeside
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Lakeside
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.7%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Lakeside runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lakeside keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.8% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (63% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Lakeside’s lead shrinks
Lakeside is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, but 40% of the 6,816 towns with similar household incomes ($84K–$140K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Lakeside adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 10 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 Lakeside’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Lakeside’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lakeside is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 82% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Lakeside’s median household income is $112,321; among the 6,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 40%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Lakeside adults…
Lakeside 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 Lakeside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7% of Lakeside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Lakeside
No hospital or community health center in Lakeside 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 Lakeside; ≈ 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 Lakeside adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lakeside does better than Texas.
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Lakeside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | B+ | 30.4% | 12.2% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Fort Worth | C+ | 34.6% | 12.2% | 13.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lakeside adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lakeside
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lakeside is better than Texas on 15 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Lakeside’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lakeside | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%15.9–20.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.1–17.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.4%26.2–34.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–13.7 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%33.1–39.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%35.5–42.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.7–32.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7%6–8.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.6–12.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.1–14.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%21–27.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.5–18.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%32.8–40.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.4–11.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%73.9–79.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%60.1–65.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%88.3–91 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%76.1–81.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%64.5–71.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%74.2–84 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21.2–27 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%21.5–26.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%8.8–11 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.3–6.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.7–6.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7%6.2–7.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%27.3–34 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.2–17.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 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 Lakeside
Is Lakeside a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lakeside is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lakeside?
CDC estimates 30.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 34.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lakeside?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle in Azle, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Lakeside’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lakeside have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–11.5%), 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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside.
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.