Where New Deal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Deal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Deal. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Deal
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in New Deal
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, New Deal runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Deal
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), 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 New Deal’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Deal adults…
New Deal runs above TX on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near New Deal
No hospital or community health center in New Deal 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 Deal; ≈ 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 New Deal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How New Deal adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
13.7% of New Deal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
New Deal and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Deal adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Deal
Why doesn’t New Deal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Deal.
What hospital is closest to New Deal?
University Medical Center in Lubbock, 10.0 miles in a straight line from New Deal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Deal?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Arnett Benson Medical and Dental Clinic in Lubbock, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Deal.
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.