On CDC estimates, Port Neches is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Port Neches differs from Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Neches. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Neches
Cancer and arthritis run high in Port Neches
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.6%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Port Neches keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (63.8% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (86.8% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Port Neches adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Port Neches is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Nederland (B−). Around town ↓
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 Port Neches’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Port Neches’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Neches is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #171 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 73% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 53%.
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). Port Neches’ median household income is $81,637; among the 10,656 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Port Neches adults…
Port Neches runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Neches 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.
8.6% of Port Neches adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Port Neches and the towns around it
Port Neches has the best Health Grade of the 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Neches | B+ | 33.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Port Arthur | D− | 45.3% | 19.7% | 19.8% | CDC place |
| Groves | C | 37.7% | 13.2% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Nederland | B− | 35.2% | 11.4% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Port Neches
No hospital or community health center in Port Neches 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 Port Neches; ≈ 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Port Neches adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Port Neches 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Port Neches adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Port Neches
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Port Neches is better than Texas on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Port Neches’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Port Neches | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%15.6–20.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.1–14.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15–19 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%26.2–41.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.5–12.6 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%29.6–37.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%31.7–40.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%22.6–28.9 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.4%6–9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.2–14.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%18.9–27.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15–21.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%29.1–38.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%9.9–13.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.1%71.3–78.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.8%60.5–66.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85–88.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.5–79.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62.2–70.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%63.9–77.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%19.8–27.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.7–27.9 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.8–13.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.6–8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%25.8–34.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.9–15.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Port Neches
Is Port Neches a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Neches is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #171 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Port Neches?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 41.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Port Neches?
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Port Neches’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Port Neches have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.9–13.7%), 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 Port Neches more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Port Neches.
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.