Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, White Oak is healthier than 14%
White Oak differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White Oak. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Oak
COPD, cancer and depression run high in White Oak
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Depression is also above the state: 26.5%, vs 21.2% across Texas. In all, White Oak runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
White Oak trails towns with similar incomes
White Oak is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, and only 14% of the 8,435 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$126K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in White Oak
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Oak’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind White Oak’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Oak is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #302 of 641 in Texas. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 61% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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 Oak’s median household income is $101,027; among the 8,435 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 14%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 White Oak adults…
White Oak runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of White Oak residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near White Oak
No hospital or community health center in White Oak 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 Oak; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of White Oak adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How White Oak adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, White Oak 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.1% of White Oak adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
White Oak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak | C+ | 34.7% | 11.6% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Longview | C− | 37.5% | 14.1% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Clarksville City | — | — | — | — |
Clarksville City: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White Oak adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for White Oak
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, White Oak is better than Texas on 3 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside White Oak’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | White Oak | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%18.6–24.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.9–16.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.3–22 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%26.8–42.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%9.9–13.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35%30.8–39.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%31.6–40.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%23.1–29.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.7–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13.1–18.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%13.8–19.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22.1–31.6 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%14.8–21.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%31.1–44.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.4%11.2–15.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.2%69–77.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.3%48.6–56 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.3–86.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.8–77.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.6%50.3–61 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.8%61.1–77.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%22.6–30.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.1–30.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%15–18.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%12.6–15.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.8–11.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%12.6–15.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%28.9–38.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.7–18.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 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 Oak
Is White Oak a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Oak is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #302 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in White Oak?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 42.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to White Oak?
Longview Regional Medical Center in Longview, 7.3 miles in a straight line from White Oak’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in White Oak have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–15.8%), 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 Oak 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 White Oak.
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.