Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Willow Park is healthier than 51%
Willow Park differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Willow Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willow Park
Cancer and arthritis run high in Willow Park
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.8%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Willow Park’s lead shrinks
Willow Park is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 51% of the 4,332 towns with similar household incomes ($99K–$165K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Willow Park keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.2% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (89.1% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
Willow Park is an active town
Only 20.1% 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 Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Willow Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willow Park is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #97 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 66%.
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 Park’s median household income is $132,045; among the 4,332 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($99K–$165K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Willow Park adults…
Willow Park runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willow Park 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.
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Care in and near Willow Park
No hospital or community health center in Willow Park 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 Park; ≈ 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 Park adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Willow Park does better than Texas.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Willow Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Willow Park and the towns around it
Willow Park has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Park | A− | 34% | 10.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Weatherford | B | 35.5% | 11.2% | 13.4% | 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 Willow Park adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Willow Park
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Willow Park is better than Texas on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Willow Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Willow Park | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%13.1–17.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.2–13.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%27–41.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.8–11.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%30.4–38.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%32.9–41.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.8%23.7–30.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.4–10.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%4.9–6.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%5.8–8.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8.7–12.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%16.5–24.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%15.9–22.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%30.6–39.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.2–10.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.2–80.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.2%65.1–70.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.6–90.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.2–80.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%61–69.1 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%66.5–79.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.1–27.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.4–24.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%7.2–9.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–6.8 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.9–6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.1%22.5–30.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%9.9–13.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.1–13.3 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.3 | 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 Park
Is Willow Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willow Park is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #97 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Willow Park?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 41.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Willow Park?
Medical City Weatherford in Weatherford, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Willow Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Willow Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–10.1%), 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 Park 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 Park.
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.