Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Rogers is healthier than 57%
Rogers differs from Texas on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rogers. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rogers
Rogers is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rogers is healthier than 32%. Against the 7,621 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 57%. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and depression run high in Rogers
2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.8%), vs 35.6% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.7%), vs 21.2% across Texas. In all, Rogers runs above Texas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Rogers adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Rogers’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Rogers’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rogers is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 67% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Rogers’ median household income is $55,625; among the 7,621 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Rogers adults…
Rogers runs above TX on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.7% of Rogers adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Rogers
No hospital or community health center in Rogers 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 Rogers; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rogers adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Rogers adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Rogers 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.
Rogers and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers | C | 41.8% | 13.2% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rogers adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rogers
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rogers is better than Texas on 6 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Rogers’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rogers | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19.6–25.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.7–16.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.7–20 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.8%36.8–46.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.5–14.9 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.3%30.2–36.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%30.8–37.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22.6–27.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.1–13.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%11–15.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%25.9–34.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13–18.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.3%35.8–44.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.8%15.6–22.4 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%72.2–78.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60%56.7–63.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83–87.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%71.4–77.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%59.3–68 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%67–80.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.6–28 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%23.3–29.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%13.1–16 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.8–9.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.7%8.7–10.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%30.6–38.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.2–17.4 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.1–18.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.6 | 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 Rogers
Is Rogers a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rogers is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rogers?
CDC estimates 41.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.8% and 46.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rogers?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple in Temple, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Rogers’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rogers have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.6–22.4%), 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 Rogers more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rogers.
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.