Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Princeton is healthier than 36%
Princeton differs from Texas on 11 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Princeton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Princeton
Against towns with similar incomes, Princeton’s lead shrinks
Princeton is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, but 36% of the 7,820 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Princeton
Princeton runs below Texas on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.9% vs 5.6%), diabetes (9.1% vs 12.7%) and stroke (2.3% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). Conditions ↓
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 Princeton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Princeton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Princeton is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #199 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 90% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Princeton’s median household income is $105,200; among the 7,820 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 36%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Princeton adults…
Princeton runs below TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Princeton residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Princeton
No hospital or community health center in Princeton 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 Princeton; ≈ 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 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Princeton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Princeton adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.4% of Princeton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Princeton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | B | 38.1% | 9.1% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Lowry Crossing | B− | 37% | 11.7% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Princeton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Princeton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Princeton is better than Texas on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Princeton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Princeton | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.5–21.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.6–13.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.7–21 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.1%32.4–43.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.6%25.5–31.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.3%28–34.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.4%15.3–19.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.8–15.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11–14.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%20.6–27.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%16.7–22.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%35.1–43.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.5%14.3–19 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.2%67.5–74.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%53.8–60.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.5–85.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.7%65.5–71.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.8%53.6–61.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%70.5–82 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20.2–26.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%24.4–30.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.3%16.6–20.3 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%15.4–19.2 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.8–12.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9.4–11.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%12–15 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%24.2–31.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.3–12.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.8–17.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–5.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 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 Princeton
Is Princeton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Princeton is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #199 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Princeton?
CDC estimates 38.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.4% and 43.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Princeton?
Medical Center of Mckinney in Mckinney, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Princeton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Princeton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.3–19%), 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 Princeton 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 Princeton.
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.