On CDC estimates, West Orange is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
West Orange differs from Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Orange. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Orange
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in West Orange
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, West Orange runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Orange
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in West Orange
50.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). 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 West Orange’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind West Orange’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Orange is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #527 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 24% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). West Orange’s median household income is $60,323; among the 9,013 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 West Orange adults…
West Orange 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Orange adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near West Orange
No hospital or community health center in West Orange 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 West Orange; ≈ 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 West Orange adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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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.
18.9% of West Orange adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
West Orange and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange | D | 40.8% | 15% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Orange | D | 42.1% | 15.4% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Orange adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Orange
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Orange is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside West Orange’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Orange | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.1%22.4–30.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.3–18.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.7–21.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%31.6–49.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%12.9–17.3 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.6%35.8–45.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%33.9–43.1 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%25.5–32.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8–11.2 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.5%14.4–20.7 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%14.6–20.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.1%26.6–37.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.6–18.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.6%36.8–48.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.2%13.5–19.3 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%71.5–79.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.2%46.5–53.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.5–86.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%74.9–80.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58%52.8–63 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.8%61.8–76.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%20.7–28.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26.2–33.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.3%20.2–24.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.4%15.6–19.4 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.9–13 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.9%17–20.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.4%32.2–42.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%16.3–21.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%15.1–20.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.7–10 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.2–8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.3–12.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 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 West Orange
Is West Orange a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Orange is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #527 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Orange?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 49.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Orange?
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, 17.4 miles in a straight line from West Orange’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Orange have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.5–19.3%), 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 West Orange 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 West Orange.
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.