On CDC estimates, Rowlett is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Rowlett beats Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rowlett. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rowlett
Rowlett keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.6% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (61.9% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Rowlett’s lead shrinks
Rowlett is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but 63% of the 6,850 towns with similar household incomes ($84K–$140K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Rowlett adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Rowlett has a top-rated hospital
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Nearly everyone in Rowlett is insured
Only 12.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
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 Rowlett’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Rowlett’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rowlett is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #111 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 90% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 64%.
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). Rowlett’s median household income is $112,081; among the 6,850 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rowlett adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Rowlett adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Rowlett
1 hospital in Rowlett, 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 Rowlett; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Rowlett adults…
Rowlett runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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How Rowlett adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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Rowlett and the towns around it
Rowlett has the best Health Grade of the 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rowlett adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rowlett
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rowlett is better than Texas on 19 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Rowlett’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rowlett | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%15.1–18.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%10–12.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.5–17.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%29.2–36.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.4–11.7 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.8%29.4–34.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%33.9–39.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.6%18.8–22.7 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.9–10.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.5–5.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.3–11.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%21.1–26.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%15.5–20.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%30.5–37 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%10.8–13.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%74.1–79.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.9%59.2–64.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%86.1–88.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.9–78 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%59.1–66.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%69.1–79.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%18.1–22.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%24.2–29.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%12.2–14.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%11.1–13.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.4–9.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%7.3–8.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%22.8–27.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%10.1–12.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%11.3–13.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.9–4.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%6–7.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.9–3.3 | 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 Rowlett
Is Rowlett a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rowlett is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #111 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rowlett?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 36.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rowlett?
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe in Rowlett, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Rowlett’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rowlett have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.8–13.4%), 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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett.
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.