Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Overton is healthier than 50%
Overton differs from Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Overton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Overton
COPD, stroke and cancer run high in Overton
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Overton runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Overton
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.9%), vs 21.2% across Texas. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.6%, vs 16.9% across Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Overton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Overton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Overton is healthier than 23%. Against the 6,555 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 50%. 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 Overton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Overton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Overton is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 43% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Overton’s median household income is $52,279; among the 6,555 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Overton adults…
Overton runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Overton residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
How Overton adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Overton runs above Texas.
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Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Care in and near Overton
No hospital or community health center in Overton 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 Overton; ≈ 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 Overton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.6% of Overton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Overton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton | C− | 37.1% | 13.4% | 16.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Overton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Overton
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Overton is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Overton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Overton | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%20.3–27.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.3–21.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%29.5–45.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.7–15.2 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39%35–43 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.8–41.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%24.8–31.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.4%17.1–24.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14.2–19.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.2%24.6–34.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.9–19.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%33.5–47.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.4%10.9–16.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%71.4–78.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.7%50.2–57.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.3–86.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.5–79.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.5%54.6–65.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%64.1–80.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.3–28.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.2%25.6–32.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%18.8–22.7 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17%15.2–18.8 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12%10.7–13.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%10.3–12.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.6%16.8–20.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%31.7–41 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%15.1–20 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%15–19.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.4–7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 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 Overton
Is Overton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Overton is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Overton?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 45.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Overton?
UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital in Henderson, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Overton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Overton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–16.1%), 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 Overton 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 Overton.
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.