Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Tyler as a whole is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Tyler differs from Texas on 6 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tyler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tyler
COPD and stroke run high in Tyler
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Tyler runs above Texas on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Tyler has three hospitals within its borders
3 hospitals and 3 community health centers are inside Tyler. Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Tyler’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Tyler’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tyler is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #300 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 64% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Tyler’s median household income is $67,486; among the 10,269 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
At 113,723 residents, Tyler is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Care in and near Tyler
3 hospitals and 3 community health centers in Tyler, 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 Tyler; ≈ 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 Tyler adults…
Tyler runs above TX on 4 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.
16 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Tyler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Tyler adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
16.7% of Tyler adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Tyler and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler | C+ | 37.5% | 13.4% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tyler adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tyler
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tyler is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Tyler’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tyler | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%19.8–24.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.1–15.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.2–20.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%29.9–45.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.7–15.2 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%31.9–40.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%31.5–40 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%21.5–27.5 | 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 | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%12–17.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.5–15.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.1%23.8–32.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%12.9–19.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%32.7–45.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.9%15–18.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.4–79.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.9%51.4–58.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.4–85.9 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.8–78.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%58–67.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%66.6–81.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%19.6–26.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.3%24.8–32 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%18.5–22 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%15.4–19 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.7%10.4–13 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%10.4–12.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.7%15.2–18.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%29.7–38.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%14–17.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.5–17.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%6–7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.7–10.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–4.9 | 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 Tyler
Is Tyler a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tyler is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #300 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tyler?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 45.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tyler?
UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital in Tyler, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Tyler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tyler have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15–18.7%), 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 Tyler 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 Tyler.
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.