Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Newcastle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newcastle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newcastle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newcastle
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Newcastle
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.6%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Newcastle runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Newcastle adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Newcastle is insured
Only 12.2% 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 Newcastle’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newcastle adults…
Newcastle runs above TX on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Newcastle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newcastle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Newcastle
No hospital or community health center in Newcastle 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 Newcastle; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Newcastle adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Newcastle does better than Texas.
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.
Newcastle 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 Newcastle adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Newcastle
Why doesn’t Newcastle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newcastle.
What hospital is closest to Newcastle?
Hamilton Hospital in Olney, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Newcastle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newcastle.
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.