Where Nada residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nada, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nada. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nada
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Nada
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), about twice the Texas rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Nada runs above Texas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Nada
41.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 30.3% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Nada
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.7%), vs 12.5% 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 Nada’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Nada adults…
Nada runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nada 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.
Care in and near Nada
No hospital or community health center in Nada 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 Nada; ≈ 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 Nada adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Nada 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.
25.9% of Nada adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Nada and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garwood | — | — | — | — |
Garwood: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nada adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nada
Why doesn’t Nada have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nada.
What hospital is closest to Nada?
Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Nada’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nada.
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. 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.