Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Moody is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Moody trails Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moody. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moody
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Moody
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Moody runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Moody
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.8%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
In Moody, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 18.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Texas 19.1%), yet 26.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Moody’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Moody’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moody is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 43% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Moody’s median household income is $69,750; among the 10,500 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Moody adults…
Moody runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Moody residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
How Moody adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Moody runs above Texas.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Moody adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Moody
No hospital or community health center in Moody 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 Moody; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.3% of Moody adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Moody and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody | C− | 37.1% | 13.9% | 17.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moody adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moody
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moody is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Moody’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moody | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.3%22.6–30.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.3–18.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.6–22.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%29.4–45.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12–16 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%32.2–40.7 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%31.2–39.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%23.6–30 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.4–8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.2–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%7.5–10.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.4–16.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%14.6–20.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%26–36.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.4–19.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.6%34.1–47.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.5%15.1–22.1 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.7%69.5–77.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.2%43.5–51.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80.3–85.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%72.7–78.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.2%53.1–63.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.6%62.4–78.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.1–29.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.7%26–33.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%20.7–25.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.5%16.5–20.7 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.4%11.3–13.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.3%18.2–22.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%31.3–41.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.3–20.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.2–21.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.3–8.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%9.5–12.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 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 Moody
Is Moody a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moody is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moody?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 45.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moody?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple in Temple, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Moody’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moody have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.1–22.1%), 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 Moody 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 Moody.
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.