On CDC estimates, Seth Ward is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Seth Ward differs from Texas on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Seth Ward. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Seth Ward
Dental care lags in Seth Ward
37.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 22.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Seth Ward adults get no exercise
44.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Seth Ward
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (37.8%), about twice the Texas rate. No reliable transportation (18.8% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (27.6% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 31.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Seth Ward’s likely range.
What’s behind Seth Ward’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Seth Ward is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 19% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Seth Ward’s median household income is $53,990; among the 7,114 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Seth Ward compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Seth Ward 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.6% of Seth Ward adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Seth Ward adults…
Seth Ward runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 5% of Seth Ward residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Seth Ward
No hospital or community health center in Seth Ward 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 Seth Ward; ≈ 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 Seth Ward adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Seth Ward runs above 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.
Seth Ward and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Seth Ward adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Seth Ward
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Seth Ward is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Seth Ward’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Seth Ward | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.8%32.9–42.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.2–22.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.1–21.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.5%33.6–51.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 19.5%17.2–21.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%34.7–43.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%34.7–43.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.6%21.6–27.8 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.6–10 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.7%18.7–27.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3%15.4–21.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 44.1%38–50.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12–18 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.2%34.7–50.1 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 38.3%32.1–44.9 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.4%67–75.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 37.6%34–41.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.4%76–82.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72–77.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 47.1%41.5–52.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.8%55.1–73.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.2–25.3 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.2%30–38.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 37.8%34.9–41 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.6%24.9–30.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.6%15.6–19.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.8%17.2–20.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.6%28.8–34.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.2%38.7–49.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.1%20–26.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.1%19–25.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8–10.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12.5%10.8–14.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.3–15 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 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 Seth Ward
Is Seth Ward a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Seth Ward is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Seth Ward?
CDC estimates 42.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.6% and 51.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Seth Ward?
Covenant Hospital Plainview in Plainview, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Seth Ward’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Seth Ward have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 32.1–44.9%), 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 Seth Ward more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Seth Ward.
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.