On CDC estimates, Weston is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Weston differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weston
Cancer runs high in Weston
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Weston is an active town
Only 17.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Weston’s lead shrinks
Weston is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but 66% of the 3,256 towns with similar household incomes ($108K–$180K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Weston keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.1% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (90.1% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Weston’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Weston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weston is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 93% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 71%.
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). Weston’s median household income is $143,750; among the 3,256 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($108K–$180K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Weston adults…
Weston runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Weston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Weston
No hospital or community health center in Weston 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 Weston; ≈ 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).
How Weston adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Weston 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.
6.1% of Weston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Weston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | A | 33% | 9.5% | 8.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weston adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Weston
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weston is better than Texas on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Weston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Weston | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%11.4–17.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.1–12.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%11.9–16.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%27.5–38.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8–11.1 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%30.1–37.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%35–42.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.3%21.2–27.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%3.9–6.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.3–3.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6%4.8–7.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.8%6.5–11.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.8%14–21.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.4–21.3 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%29.1–36.9 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.4–10.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%73.7–80.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.1%65.3–71.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.2–91.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.5–81.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.7–70.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%68.9–80.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.5–24.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%19–24.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.5%8.5–10.7 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%8.1–10.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%20.4–28.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%8.7–13 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%8.7–12.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.2–7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.7–3.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.1–3.1 | 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 Weston
Is Weston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weston is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Weston?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 38.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Weston?
Methodist Celina Medical Center in Celina, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Weston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Weston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–10.8%), 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 Weston 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 Weston.
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.