Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Providence Village is healthier than 46%
Providence Village differs from Texas on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Providence Village. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Providence Village
Against towns with similar incomes, Providence Village’s lead shrinks
Providence Village is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but 46% of the 7,070 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$138K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Providence Village doesn’t win on
20.3% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Providence Village
Providence Village runs below Texas on five chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.5% vs 5.6%), diabetes (8.2% vs 12.7%) and stroke (2.1% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). Conditions ↓
Providence Village is an active town
Only 20.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. 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 Providence Village’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Providence Village’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Providence Village is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #168 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Providence Village’s median household income is $110,430; among the 7,070 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Providence Village adults…
Providence Village runs below TX on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Providence Village residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Providence Village
No hospital or community health center in Providence Village 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 Providence Village; ≈ 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 Providence Village adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Providence Village adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Providence Village runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
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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.
11% of Providence Village adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Providence Village and the towns around it
Providence Village’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Village | B+ | 37.3% | 8.2% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Little Elm | B+ | 36.1% | 9.3% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Cross Roads | A− | 35.5% | 10.8% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Providence Village adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Providence Village
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Providence Village is better than Texas on 14 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Providence Village’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Providence Village | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14–18.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.7–12.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.8–21.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%31.4–43.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.6%23.4–30.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.8%28.3–35.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.3%16.8–21.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–12 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.7–13.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10–14.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.4–24.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%17.2–23.9 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%34.2–43.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.8%9.7–14 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.7%67.9–75.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.4%56.3–62.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.4–86.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.1%62.2–69.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 51.4%47–56 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%71.4–83.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.6–28.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22.9–29.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%12.9–16 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.8–16.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.8–9.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%9.8–12.4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.8%22.2–29.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.5–16.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 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 Providence Village
Is Providence Village a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Providence Village is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #168 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 Providence Village?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 43.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Providence Village?
Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital in Aubrey, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Providence Village’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Providence Village have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–14%), 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 Providence Village more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Providence Village.
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.