On CDC estimates, Willow Grove is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Willow Grove differs from Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Willow Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willow Grove
Cancer and arthritis run high in Willow Grove
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.3%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Willow Grove keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (63.7% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (88.6% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
Willow Grove is an active town
Only 21.4% 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 Willow Grove’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Willow Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willow Grove is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 82% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 67%.
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). Willow Grove’s median household income is $89,036; among the 10,061 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Willow Grove adults…
Willow Grove runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willow Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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.
Care in and near Willow Grove
No hospital or community health center in Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove; ≈ 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 Willow Grove adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Willow Grove 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% of Willow Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Willow Grove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove | A− | 31.6% | 11% | 10.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Willow Grove adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Willow Grove
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Willow Grove is better than Texas on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Willow Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Willow Grove | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14–19.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.6–14.1 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%24.4–39.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.4–12.7 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%30.2–38.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%31.9–40.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%23–29.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.2–10.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5–7.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8–12.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%8.7–13.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%17.3–25.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.4–20.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%29.2–41.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%8.7–12.9 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%72.4–79.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.7%60.2–67.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.8–90.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%74.6–80.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%65.3–74.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%66.5–81.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.5–26.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%20–26.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.4–6.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%5.2–6.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%23.3–31.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.5–14.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.4–14.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.5 | 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 Willow Grove
Is Willow Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willow Grove is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Willow Grove?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 39.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Willow Grove?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest in Waco, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Willow Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Willow Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–12.9%), 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 Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove.
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.