On CDC estimates, Sansom Park is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Sansom Park differs from Texas on 25 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sansom Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sansom Park
More Sansom Park adults get no exercise
44.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Sansom Park
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Sansom Park runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Sansom Park
41% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 24.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). 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 Sansom Park’s likely range.
What’s behind Sansom Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sansom Park is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #627 of 641 in Texas. All seven of Sansom Park’s estimates fall in the lowest 12% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 44.8% of adults, against 27.8% across Texas and 24.7% nationally.
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). Sansom Park’s median household income is $42,257; among the 3,116 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Sansom Park adults…
Sansom Park runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sansom Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Sansom Park
No hospital or community health center in Sansom Park 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 Sansom Park; ≈ 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).
How Sansom Park adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Sansom Park 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.4% of Sansom Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Sansom Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansom Park | D− | 41.8% | 18.3% | 20.7% | CDC place |
| Lake Worth | C | 34% | 13.4% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sansom Park adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sansom Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sansom Park is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Sansom Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sansom Park | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36.9%32.8–41 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.6–22.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%18.8–23.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.8%36.9–46.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.3%16.3–20.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%34.6–40.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%33–39.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23.5–28.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.7–11.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.8%21–29.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%17.9–23.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 44.8%40.1–49.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.2–16.7 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%39.2–47.1 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 34.1%29.3–38.9 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.6%67.2–73.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 41%38.1–44.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.2%76.5–81.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%71.2–76.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52%48–56.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.9%62.1–75.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.8–27.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32%28.9–35.4 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.6%30.1–35.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.4%22.1–26.8 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16%14.3–17.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16%14.6–17.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.4%26.8–32 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.3%40–48.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.8%21.1–26.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.5%19.8–25.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12%10.6–13.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.9%12.3–15.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Sansom Park
Is Sansom Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sansom Park is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #627 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sansom Park?
CDC estimates 41.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.9% and 46.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sansom Park?
Medical City Fort Worth in Fort Worth, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Sansom Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sansom Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 29.3–38.9%), 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 Sansom Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sansom Park.
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.