On CDC estimates, Wells Branch is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Wells Branch differs from Texas on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wells Branch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wells Branch
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Wells Branch
Wells Branch runs below Texas on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.7% vs 5.6%), diabetes (8.4% vs 12.7%) and COPD (3.9% vs 5.7%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Wells Branch doesn’t win on
19.6% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Wells Branch is an active town
Only 20.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Wells Branch’s likely range.
What’s behind Wells Branch’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wells Branch is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #99 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Wells Branch’s median household income is $66,656; among the 10,161 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Wells Branch adults…
Wells Branch runs below TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Wells Branch residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Wells Branch
No hospital or community health center in Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch; ≈ 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 Wells Branch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Wells Branch adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
12.5% of Wells Branch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Wells Branch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Branch | A− | 31.9% | 8.4% | 10% | CDC place |
| Austin | A | 30.1% | 8.1% | 9.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wells Branch adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wells Branch
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wells Branch is better than Texas on 15 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Wells Branch’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wells Branch | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14.5–18.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.7–19.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%28.3–35.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.7%23.4–28 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.1%27.7–32.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.3%14.7–18 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%9.9–14.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8.6–11.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%18.2–23.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.6%17.2–22.2 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3%30.9–37.8 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%13–17 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.7%68.8–74.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.8%53.9–59.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%83–86.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.3%64.4–70.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%57.6–65.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%72.4–82.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%20.4–25.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%23.6–29 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.9%14.4–17.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.7%13.3–16.4 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%9–11.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.7–10.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24%21.4–26.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12–15.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 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 Wells Branch
Is Wells Branch a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wells Branch is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #99 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wells Branch?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 35.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wells Branch?
North Austin Medical Center in Austin, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Wells Branch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wells Branch have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13–17%), 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 Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch.
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.