On CDC estimates, Oak Ridge is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Oak Ridge trails Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oak Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oak Ridge
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Oak Ridge
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Oak Ridge runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Oak Ridge
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Oak Ridge
48% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 18.5% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). 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 Oak Ridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Oak Ridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Ridge is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 22% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Oak Ridge’s median household income is $97,188; among the 8,987 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Oak Ridge adults…
Oak Ridge runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Oak Ridge residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oak Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Oak Ridge
No hospital or community health center in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge; ≈ 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 Oak Ridge adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Oak Ridge runs above 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.
21.5% of Oak Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Oak Ridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oak Ridge adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oak Ridge
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oak Ridge is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Oak Ridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oak Ridge | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.7%23.3–30.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.7–22.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%32.1–48.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.2–16 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%32.9–41.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.5–41.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%22.5–28.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6–7.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.4–9.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.5%15.6–21.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%15.8–21.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%26.9–37.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.2–20.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%35.7–47.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.7%15.1–20.6 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.4%69.2–77.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48%44.6–51.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81–85.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%71.8–78.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.6%51.6–61.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%63.3–77.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%20.9–28.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.4%25.6–33.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.2%21.9–26.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.3%17.3–21.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%12.1–15.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.5–13.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.5%19.4–23.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%31.6–40.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.2–19.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%16.1–20.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.3–7.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 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 Oak Ridge
Is Oak Ridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Ridge is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oak Ridge?
CDC estimates 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 48.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oak Ridge?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman in Kaufman, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Oak Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Oak Ridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.1–20.6%), 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge.
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.