Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Weatherford is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Weatherford differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weatherford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weatherford
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Weatherford
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.1%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Weatherford runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Weatherford 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 ↓
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 Weatherford’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Weatherford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weatherford is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #217 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 63% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Weatherford’s median household income is $81,516; among the 10,681 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Weatherford adults…
Weatherford runs above TX on 5 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.
9.6% of Weatherford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Weatherford
1 hospital in Weatherford, 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 Weatherford; ≈ 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.
7.8 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Weatherford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Weatherford adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Weatherford runs above Texas.
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Weatherford and the towns around it
Weatherford’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford | B | 35.5% | 11.2% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Willow Park | A− | 34% | 10.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Hudson Oaks | B | 35.5% | 12% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weatherford adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Weatherford
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weatherford is better than Texas on 8 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Weatherford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Weatherford | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%17.5–22.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.1–15.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.9–19.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%28.3–43.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.8–12.9 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%31–38.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%32.4–40.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.1%24.1–30.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.4–8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.1–13.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.7–15.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%21.3–29.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.4–21.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%33.6–43.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%11.7–15.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.1%71.3–78.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.5%55.1–61.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.6–87.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.6–78.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.5–68.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%63.2–77.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.3–28.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21.2–27.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7.1–9.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%27.9–35.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.6–16.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.6–5.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 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 Weatherford
Is Weatherford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weatherford is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #217 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Weatherford?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 43.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Weatherford?
Medical City Weatherford in Weatherford, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Weatherford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Weatherford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–15.5%), 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 Weatherford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weatherford.
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.