Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Red Oak is healthier than 25%
Red Oak beats Texas on 5 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Oak. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Oak
What’s behind Red Oak’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Oak is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #231 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 72% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Red Oak’s median household income is $104,561; among the 7,905 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$131K), it’s healthier than 25%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Red Oak adults…
Red Oak runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Red Oak residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Red Oak
No hospital or community health center in Red Oak 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 Red Oak; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Oak adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Red Oak adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
11.4% of Red Oak adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Red Oak and the towns around it
Red Oak’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
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak | B− | 38.7% | 11.8% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Waxahachie | B− | 37% | 11.4% | 13% | CDC place |
| Glenn Heights | C+ | 40.3% | 12.2% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Oak Leaf | B+ | 35.2% | 12.9% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Ferris | C− | 40.8% | 14.2% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Lancaster | C | 41.6% | 14.4% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Pecan Hill | — | — | — | — |
Pecan Hill: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Oak adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Red Oak
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Red Oak is better than Texas on 5 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Red Oak’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Red Oak | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.1%17.6–22.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.6–19.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.7%31.4–46.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.4 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35%31.2–39.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%30.8–39 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.7%19.9–25.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%10.9–16 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.8–14.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26%21.8–30.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%36.5–49.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.6%12.7–16.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.2%71.4–78.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.7%55.3–62.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.5–88 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%70.9–77 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%56.3–65.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%68.6–82.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%18.9–25.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.7%24.3–31.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.1%14.5–17.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%14.1–17.6 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%25.6–33.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.4–14.9 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.9–16.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7.1–8.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Red Oak
Is Red Oak a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Oak is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #231 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 Red Oak?
CDC estimates 38.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 46.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Red Oak?
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster in Lancaster, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Red Oak’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Red Oak have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.7–16.6%), 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 Red Oak 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 Red Oak.
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.