Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domainOn CDC estimates, University Park is among the healthiest U.S. towns
University Park differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for University Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in University Park
University Park is an active town
Only 14.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, University Park’s lead shrinks
University Park is healthier than 99% of U.S. towns, but 60% of the 436 towns with similar household incomes ($188K–$313K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit University Park doesn’t win on
21% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and COPD are less common in University Park
University Park runs below Texas on seven chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (6.2% vs 12.7%), COPD (3% vs 5.7%) and stroke (1.7% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). Conditions ↓
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 University Park’s likely range.
What’s behind University Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, University Park is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #8 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 almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 82%.
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). University Park’s median household income is $250,001; among the 436 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($188K–$313K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
3.1 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 University Park adults…
University Park runs below TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of University Park residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near University Park
No hospital or community health center in University 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 University 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of University Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How University Park adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, University Park does better than 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.
3.6% of University Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
University Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Park | A+ | 24.9% | 6.2% | 6% | CDC place |
| Highland Park | A+ | 26.4% | 8.7% | 5.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of University Park adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for University Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, University Park is better than Texas on 22 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside University Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | University Park | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10%8.7–11.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.2–16.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.9%21.5–28.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.2%5.4–7 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 23.8%21.4–26.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%30.2–36.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.4%3–3.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3%2.7–3.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.7%1.6–1.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.8%3.9–5.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6%5–7.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.6%12.6–16.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21%18.3–24.1 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.1%24.1–30.2 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%72.6–78.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.3%70.8–75.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.1–88 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.7%68.6–74.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%61.1–68.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%72.6–83.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.8–24.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%19.5–24.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.2%5.5–7 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.6%16.3–21.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.2%8.8–11.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.7%1.5–1.8 | 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 University Park
Is University Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, University Park is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #8 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in University Park?
CDC estimates 24.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.5% and 28.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to University Park?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas in Dallas, 3.1 miles in a straight line from University Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in University Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.5%), 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 University Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in University 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.