On CDC estimates, Wake Village is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Wake Village differs from Texas on 13 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wake Village. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wake Village
COPD, stroke and arthritis run high in Wake Village
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.3%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Wake Village runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wake Village
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Wake Village, and more people treating it
38.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 77.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Wake Village’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Wake Village’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wake Village is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #395 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 41% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Wake Village’s median household income is $71,574; among the 10,640 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$89K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Wake Village adults…
Wake Village runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Wake Village adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Wake Village
No hospital or community health center in Wake Village 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 Wake Village; ≈ 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 Wake Village adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Wake Village runs above Texas.
A hello is a start.
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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.
19.5% of Wake Village adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Wake Village and the towns around it
Wake Village has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Village | C | 37.5% | 13.8% | 16.2% | CDC place |
| Texarkana | D | 39.1% | 16.1% | 18% | CDC place |
| Nash | C− | 38.9% | 13.8% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wake Village adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wake Village
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wake Village is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Wake Village’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wake Village | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.2%20.3–26.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.1–21.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%29.3–46.3 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12–15.7 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%34.3–43 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%31.3–40 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%23.9–30.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.2–9.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.4%15.4–21.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.9–19 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%24.2–33.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13–19.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%34.8–49.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.9%10.8–15.3 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%71.5–79.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.5%49.9–57.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.9–86.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.3–79.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%56.1–66.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%65.4–80.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.1–28.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%24.1–31.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.6%18.6–22.6 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%15.6–19.4 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.9%11.4–14.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.4–12.6 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.5%17.5–21.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%29.8–39.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.6–19 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.6–18.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9–11.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 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 Wake Village
Is Wake Village a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wake Village is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #395 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wake Village?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 46.3%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wake Village?
Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Wake Village’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wake Village have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.8–15.3%), 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 Wake Village 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 Wake Village.
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.