On CDC estimates, Newark is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Newark trails Texas on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newark. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newark
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Newark
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have had cancer (7.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 25.8%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Newark runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Newark
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Newark sleeps less
44.5% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 38.2% 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 Newark’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Newark’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newark is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Newark’s median household income is $77,344; among the 10,807 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Newark adults…
Newark runs above TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Newark 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.
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Care in and near Newark
No hospital or community health center in Newark 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 Newark; ≈ 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 Newark adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Newark 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.
14.5% of Newark adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Newark and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | C | 35.5% | 12.7% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Pecan Acres | B+ | 31.7% | 11.2% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newark adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newark
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newark is better than Texas on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Newark’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newark | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%20.5–27.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%16.9–21.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%27.5–44.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%30.5–39 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%32.3–41.2 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%22.6–29.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.6–9.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.4–19.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.5–19.4 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%24.7–35.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.2–20.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.5%38.8–50.4 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18%14.8–21.4 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%68.8–77.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.6%47.9–55.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%81.7–86.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%71.6–77.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%54.6–64.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.2%57.7–74 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| 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 | 26.5%23–30.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%16.3–20.1 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%13.5–17.1 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.8–11.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.5%12.8–16.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%29.4–39.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%13.8–18.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%15.1–19.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.4–11.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 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 Newark
Is Newark a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newark is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newark?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 44.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newark?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle in Azle, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Newark’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newark have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.8–21.4%), 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 Newark 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 Newark.
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.