On CDC estimates, Lakeway is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Lakeway differs from Texas on 26 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakeway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeway
Cancer and arthritis run high in Lakeway
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.7%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Lakeway keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.6% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (72.4% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Lakeway’s lead shrinks
Lakeway is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 71% of the 1,119 towns with similar household incomes ($143K–$238K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Lakeway is an active town
Only 15.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. The town has 27 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. 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 Lakeway’s likely range.
What’s behind Lakeway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lakeway is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #14 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 86%.
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). Lakeway’s median household income is $190,060; among the 1,119 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($143K–$238K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lakeway adults…
Lakeway runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Lakeway
No hospital or community health center in Lakeway 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 Lakeway; ≈ 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).
How Lakeway adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lakeway 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.
3.4% of Lakeway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Lakeway and the towns around it
Lakeway’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeway | A+ | 26.6% | 9.5% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| Bee Cave | A+ | 25.9% | 7.7% | 6.7% | CDC place |
| Point Venture | A | 29.5% | 11.3% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lakeway adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lakeway
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lakeway is better than Texas on 23 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Lakeway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lakeway | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.1%10.6–13.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.1–13.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.6%23.4–30.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%29.7–35.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%37–43.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 25.7%23.3–28.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.2–10.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%10–11.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.5%4–5.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.9%3.2–4.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.8%5.8–8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.5%13.3–17.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.6–18.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.2%24.3–30.2 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.5–7.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%77.3–81.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.4%69.9–74.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.7%91.7–93.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.7–82.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%68.6–75.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.5%76.5–85.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.9–23.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%17.3–21.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.7%5–6.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.4%3–3.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.4%19–24.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 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 Lakeway
Is Lakeway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lakeway is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #14 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lakeway?
CDC estimates 26.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.4% and 30.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lakeway?
Ascension Seton Southwest in Austin, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Lakeway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Lakeway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–7.5%), 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 Lakeway more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakeway.
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.