On CDC estimates, Nash is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Nash differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nash. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nash
COPD, stroke and asthma run high in Nash
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Asthma is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 9.5% across Texas. In all, Nash runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Nash
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Nash is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Nash is healthier than 18%. Against the 6,004 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 43%. 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 Nash’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Nash’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nash is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #465 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 36% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Nash’s median household income is $50,592; among the 6,004 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Nash adults…
Nash runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Nash residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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 Nash
No hospital or community health center in Nash 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 Nash; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Nash adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Nash adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Nash runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
19.5% of Nash adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Nash and the towns around it
Nash’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nash | C− | 38.9% | 13.8% | 17% | CDC place |
| Texarkana | D | 39.1% | 16.1% | 18% | CDC place |
| Wake Village | C | 37.5% | 13.8% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nash adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nash
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nash is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Nash’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nash | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%22–28 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.3–23 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.9%30.8–47.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12.1–15.8 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.5–42 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%30–38.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.5–28.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.8–7.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%7–8.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.8%14.8–21.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.7–19.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%26.5–36.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.1–19.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.5%36.2–50.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.3%14.1–18.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.2%70–78.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.1%47.4–55 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%80.9–85.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.7–78.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%54.3–64.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%63.6–79.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21–28.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26–33.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.1%20–24.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.1%17.1–21.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12%10.8–13.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.5%17.5–21.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%31.2–40.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.7–19 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18%16.1–20.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.7–12 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.5–5.5 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Nash
Is Nash a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nash is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #465 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nash?
CDC estimates 38.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 47.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nash?
Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Nash’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nash have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.1–18.6%), 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 Nash 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 Nash.
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.