Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Western Lake is healthier than 99%
Western Lake beats Texas on 4 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Western Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Western Lake
Western Lake is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Western Lake is healthier than 64%. Against the 1,160 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 99%. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Western Lake
Western Lake runs below Texas on diabetes (10.5% vs 12.7%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.2%). A young population is part of it: only 8% 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 Western Lake’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Western Lake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Western Lake is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 75% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Western Lake’s median household income is $34,388; among the 1,160 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 99%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Western Lake adults…
Western Lake runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Western Lake residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Western Lake
No hospital or community health center in Western Lake 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 Western Lake; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Western Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Western Lake 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.
11.9% of Western Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Western Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Lake | B | 36.2% | 10.5% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Western Lake adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Western Lake
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Western Lake is better than Texas on 4 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Western Lake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Western Lake | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%16.6–23.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.8–14.6 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.5–19 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%28.7–44.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–12.2 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.4%26.7–34.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%29.9–38 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19–24.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.4–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.4–6.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.8–11.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%9.4–14.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%20.6–30.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.1%16.7–23.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%34.3–43.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19%15.1–23.2 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.3%68.3–76.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%53–59.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%81.8–87 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.2%69.1–75.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.9%54.2–63.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%61.5–75.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.1–26.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%23–29.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%15.3–18.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%13.8–17.4 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%24.2–33.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.2–14.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%12.5–17.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.3–8.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–4 | 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 Western Lake
Is Western Lake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Western Lake is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Western Lake?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 44.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Western Lake?
Medical City Weatherford in Weatherford, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Western Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Western Lake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.1–23.2%), 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 Western Lake 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 Western Lake.
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.