Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Prosper is healthier than 38%
Prosper differs from Texas on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Prosper. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prosper
Against towns with similar incomes, Prosper’s lead shrinks
Prosper is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 1,023 towns with similar household incomes ($146K–$244K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Prosper is an active town
Only 16.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Prosper doesn’t win on
19.9% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Prosper
Prosper runs below Texas on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.8% vs 12.7%), heart disease (3.5% vs 5.6%) and stroke (2% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 9% 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 Prosper’s likely range.
What’s behind Prosper’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prosper is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #28 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 97% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 71%.
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). Prosper’s median household income is $195,281; among the 1,023 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($146K–$244K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
3.6 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Prosper adults…
Prosper runs below TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Prosper 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 Prosper
1 hospital in Prosper, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Prosper; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Prosper adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Prosper adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Prosper does better than Texas.
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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.
4.8% of Prosper adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Prosper and the towns around it
Prosper’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Prosper adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Prosper
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Prosper is better than Texas on 21 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Prosper’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Prosper | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.4%11–14.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.3–16.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%28.6–37.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28%25.2–31 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.9–37.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.7%16.7–20.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–6.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.8–2.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%5.1–7.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.9%7.6–10.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.3%14.1–19 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%17.3–22.7 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%31.9–38.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.5–8.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%71.7–77.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.7%66.3–71.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.6–90.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.7%68.5–74.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.7%57.2–64.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%75.8–84.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%19.3–24.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%19.1–23.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.3%18–23 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8%7–9.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.2–11.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4%3.6–4.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.5–5.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.9–2.4 | 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 Prosper
Is Prosper a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prosper is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #28 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 Prosper?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 37.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Prosper?
Texas Health Hospital Frisco in Frisco, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Prosper’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Prosper have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–8.8%), 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 Prosper 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 Prosper.
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.