On CDC estimates, White Deer is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
White Deer differs from Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White Deer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Deer
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in White Deer
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 29%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, White Deer runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
White Deer is short on primary care and mental health care
White Deer’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in White Deer
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Fewer White Deer 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 ↓
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 White Deer’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind White Deer’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Deer is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 54% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). White Deer’s median household income is $87,292; among the 10,217 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where White Deer compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 8.1% (U.S. 12.3%); worried about having enough food, 13.2% (U.S. 15%).
Out of every 100 White Deer adults…
White Deer runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near White Deer
No hospital or community health center in White Deer 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 White Deer; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of White Deer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Deer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How White Deer adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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White Deer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Deer | C+ | 35.7% | 12.7% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White Deer adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for White Deer
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, White Deer is better than Texas on 9 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside White Deer’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | White Deer | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%17.8–24.8 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%12.9–17.1 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.7–20.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%27.3–44.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.8–14.5 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%32.9–41.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%34.4–43.5 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%25.3–32.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%6.9–9.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–10 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.4%12.6–18.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%21.7–32.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.3–20.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%30.8–45.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%9.7–15 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%71.7–79.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.6%54.8–62.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85–89 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%74.8–80.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%56.7–67 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%68.2–75.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.1–28.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22–29.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%11.8–14.8 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7–9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%7.3–8.8 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%8.9–11.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%28.4–38.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%13.6–18.8 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.2–17.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.1–9.1 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.8 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 White Deer
Is White Deer a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Deer is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. 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 White Deer?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 44.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to White Deer?
Pampa Regional Medical Center in Pampa, 16.9 miles in a straight line from White Deer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in White Deer have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–15%), 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 White Deer more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Deer.
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.