Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, New Waverly is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
New Waverly differs from Texas on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Waverly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Waverly
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in New Waverly
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, New Waverly runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in New Waverly
46.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 22.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in New Waverly
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
New Waverly is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, New Waverly is healthier than 15%. Against the 5,060 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 41%. 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 New Waverly’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind New Waverly’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Waverly is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 27% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 13%).
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 Waverly’s median household income is $48,137; among the 5,060 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 41%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 New Waverly adults…
New Waverly runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Waverly 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near New Waverly
No hospital or community health center in New Waverly 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 Waverly; ≈ 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 New Waverly adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, New Waverly runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
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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% of New Waverly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
New Waverly and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Waverly | D | 39.3% | 14.8% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Waverly adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Waverly
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Waverly is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside New Waverly’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Waverly | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.8%22.2–29.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.7–18 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.1–21.9 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%31.2–47.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%12.8–16.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.9%35.7–44.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%32.9–41.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.1–30.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.3–10.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%3.9–5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.9%19.2–27.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.3–20.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%26.4–37.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.8–18.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%34.8–48.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.4%13.4–19.7 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%71.7–79.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.8%43.1–50.5 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%81.7–86.3 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.5–79.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.3%54.1–64.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.8%60.5–76.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.1–27.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.6%26.7–34.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.3%20.1–24.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.9%15.9–19.9 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.4%11–14 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.7–12.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19%17–21.1 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.1%32–42.3 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.6%16–21.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.4–20.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7–9.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%9.5–12.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 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 New Waverly
Is New Waverly a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Waverly is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 41%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Waverly?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 47.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Waverly?
Huntsville Memorial Hospital in Huntsville, 7.7 miles in a straight line from New Waverly’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Waverly have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.4–19.7%), 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 Waverly 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 Waverly.
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.