Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Archer City is healthier than 60%
Archer City differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Archer City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Archer City
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Archer City
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.1%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Archer City runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Archer City
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Archer City, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 78.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Archer City is short on primary care and mental health care
Archer City’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Archer City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Archer City is healthier than 30%. Against the 6,642 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 60%. Health Grade ↓
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 Archer City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Archer City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Archer City is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 26%).
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). Archer City’s median household income is $52,500; among the 6,642 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 60%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Archer City compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 78.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Archer City adults…
Archer City runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Archer City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Archer City
No hospital or community health center in Archer City 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 Archer City; ≈ 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 Archer City adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Archer City runs above 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.
12.2% of Archer City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Archer City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer City | C | 35.5% | 13.3% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Archer City adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Archer City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Archer City is better than Texas on 7 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Archer City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Archer City | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%19.6–25.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.7–19.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%31.7–39.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.9–14.6 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39%36.6–41.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%37.1–41.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.1%28.1–32.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.9–11.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.9–10.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%7.6–10.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.9%16.5–23.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.7–19 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.5%24.8–32.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%15.1–18.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%29.4–43.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.8%10.4–15.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%73.8–77.9 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%53.5–60.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.3–87.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%76.9–80.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%58.6–69 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%63–79.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22.9–27.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.2–29.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%13.2–16.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%11–13.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%10.8–13.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%32–39.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.3–20.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.2–18.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%8–9.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.4–11.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 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 Archer City
Is Archer City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Archer City is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C 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 Archer City?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 39.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Archer City?
Hamilton Hospital in Olney, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Archer City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Archer City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.4–15.5%), 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 Archer City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Archer City.
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.