Photo: Leaflet · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Abernathy is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Abernathy differs from Texas on 6 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Abernathy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Abernathy
What’s behind Abernathy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Abernathy is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #221 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 77% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Abernathy’s median household income is $87,531; among the 10,201 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$109K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Abernathy adults…
Abernathy runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Abernathy residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Abernathy
No hospital or community health center in Abernathy 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 Abernathy; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Abernathy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Abernathy adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
11.4% of Abernathy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Abernathy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernathy | B− | 34.6% | 12.9% | 11.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Abernathy adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Abernathy
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Abernathy is better than Texas on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Abernathy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Abernathy | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%18.9–24.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.2–17.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%28.3–41.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.5–14.4 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.8–37.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%33.7–41 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21–26 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.7–7.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%5–6.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%8–11.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.7%9.9–13.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%24.3–32.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.3–19.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%31.1–42.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.3%16.1–22.5 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%71–77.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%53.4–59.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.8–88.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.7–78.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%56.7–65.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%67.4–80.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.2–23.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.9%25.9–32.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.4%15.9–19 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%13.7–16.6 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.5–10 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%27.7–35.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.6–16 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.2 | 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 Abernathy
Is Abernathy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Abernathy is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #221 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Abernathy?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 41.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Abernathy?
University Medical Center in Lubbock, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Abernathy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Abernathy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.1–22.5%), 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 Abernathy 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 Abernathy.
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.