Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, New Boston is healthier than 58%
New Boston differs from Texas on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Boston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Boston
New Boston is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, New Boston is healthier than 40%. Against the 9,721 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 58%. Health Grade ↓
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in New Boston
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.9%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, New Boston runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in New Boston is insured
Only 12.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
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 New Boston’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind New Boston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Boston is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #291 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 61% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). New Boston’s median household income is $63,937; among the 9,721 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 New Boston adults…
New Boston runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Boston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near New Boston
No hospital or community health center in New Boston 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 New Boston; ≈ 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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How New Boston 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.
16.3% of New Boston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
New Boston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Boston | C+ | 34.7% | 12.6% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Boston adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Boston
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Boston is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside New Boston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Boston | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.7–24.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.5–16 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.7–21.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%26.8–43.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%32.7–41.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%31.5–40.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%23.7–30.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.5–16.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12.8–17.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%23–32.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.5–19.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.1%34–48.4 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%10.6–14.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%71–78.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.5%49.9–57.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.4–87.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.8–80.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%57.5–68 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%63.4–79.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%20.7–28.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%25.1–32.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.1%17.1–21.1 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%14.3–18 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%10–12.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.7–11.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%14.6–18.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%29.1–38.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.8–17.9 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14.2–18.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–7.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.6 | 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 New Boston
Is New Boston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Boston is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #291 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 New Boston?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 43.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Boston?
Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, 19.8 miles in a straight line from New Boston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Boston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–14.6%), 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 New Boston 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 New Boston.
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.