Health · Seth Ward
Seth Ward, TX health
Seth Ward differs from Texas on 17 of 33 measures. It has fewer adults who have had cancer (5.3% vs 6.1%). Where it trails the state: more uninsured adults (38.3% vs 19.1%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for Seth WardTownTapestry Health GradeNew
D−
Seth Ward’s Health Grade: D−
On seven CDC health estimates for adults, Seth Ward is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns.
D-Self-rated healthD-Physical distressC-Mental distressDObesityD-DiabetesC-SmokingD-Exercise
All U.S. towns we grade (19,420)Healthier than 4%
Less healthyHealthier
Texas towns we grade (1,011)Healthier than 5%
Towns with similar incomes, $40K–$67K (6,548)Healthier than 5%
About what its income would suggest. Seth Ward does about as well against towns with similar incomes as against all towns.
These are estimates. At the ends of CDC’s likely ranges, Seth Ward could be anywhere from D− to C−.
How the Health Grade works
- Seven CDC estimates. Adults in fair or poor health, frequent physical distress, frequent mental distress, obesity, diabetes, smoking and no exercise (CDC PLACES, 2025 release). On each one a town earns the share of U.S. towns doing worse, and those shares are averaged. It’s the same score as our Healthiest towns in Texas ranking.
- Graded on a national curve. Every U.S. town with 1,000+ residents and all seven estimates (19,420 places) is lined up by score: A+ top 5%A next 10%A- next 10%B B+ to B−, next 30%C C+ to C−, next 30%D D and D−, bottom 15%
- Not adjusted for income. Wealthier towns are usually healthier, and the grade shows that as it is. The similar-incomes bar compares Seth Ward with U.S. towns whose median household income is within 25% of its own.
- Modeled, not measured. CDC combines national survey answers with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix. Seth Ward uses CDC’s own estimate for it. High blood pressure is left out because it tracks age more than anything else. The confidence line recomputes the grade with every estimate at the low, then the high, end of its range.
Report card
How Seth Ward compares with Texas
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
42.5% have obesity
1 better5 close6 worse
Habits
44.1% get no exercise
0 better2 close2 worse
Care & screenings
71.4% had a checkup
0 better2 close5 worse
Mind & connection
0 better0 close3 worse
Disability
44.2% have a disability
7 measures · shown without a better/worse judgment
Chronic conditions
Out of every 100 Seth Ward adults…
39 of every 100 Seth Ward adults have high blood pressure
Texas: 33 in 100 · worse · margin 34.7–43.1%
Bars show Seth Ward; the black tick is Texas. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Habits
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
Seth Ward, betterSeth Ward, worseToo close to callTexas
Get no exerciseshare of adults
44.1% Seth Ward
TX 27.8%
TX 27.8%
Sleep under 7 hoursshare of adults
42.2% Seth Ward
TX 38.2%
TX 38.2%
Binge drinkshare of adults
14.8% Seth Ward
TX 17%
TX 17%
Smoke cigarettesshare of adults
18.3% Seth Ward
TX 12.5%
TX 12.5%
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Care & screenings
Keeping up with care
Share of Seth Ward adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Yearly checkup
TX 74%Dentist visit
TX 55%Cholesterol check
TX 85%Colon screening
TX 58%Mammogram
TX 74%Taking BP meds
TX 74%1 in 3
working-age adults has no health insurance
Seth Ward 38.3% · Texas 1 in 5 (19.1%)
Mind & connection
How Seth Ward adults are doing
1 in 5Seth Ward adults have been diagnosed with depression
21.7% · Texas 21.2% · too close to call
1 in 5Seth Ward adults are in frequent mental distress
19.4% · Texas 16.9% · worse
Disability
Living with a disability
44.2%
of Seth Ward adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Walking or climbing stairs23.1%
Thinking or memory22.1%
Hearing9.1%
Errands alone13.1%
Vision12.5%
Dressing or bathing7.7%
Black tick: Texas. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Getting care
Care in and near Seth Ward
No hospital or community health center in Seth Ward itself. These are the nearest.
HNearest ERCovenant Hospital PlainviewPlainview · 2.2 miDirections →
+Low-cost careRegence Health NetworkPlainview · 3.2 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
3.2 mi
Regence Health Network
2 sites · nearest in Plainview
Regence Health Network, Inc. Rda - PlnvPlainview · 3.2 mi
Regence Health Network, Inc. Rmda - PcsPlainview · 3.4 mi
43.1 mi
Community Health Center of Lubbock
6 sites · nearest in Lubbock
Arnett Benson Medical and Dental ClinicLubbock · 43.1 mi
Chcl Community Dental Clinic (Parkway Plaza Strip Center)Lubbock · 43.6 mi
Parkway Community Health CenterLubbock · 43.7 mi
Chcl ExerciseLubbock · 44.1 mi
Chcl 1610Lubbock · 44.1 mi
Chcl Medical PlazaLubbock · 44.9 mi
Nothing matches.
! Primary careSeth Ward's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, Hale County · need score 15 of 25
! Dental careSeth Ward's county is a federal shortage area for some residents.Low-income residents, Hale County · need score 17 of 25
! Mental healthSeth Ward's county is a federal shortage area.Hale County · need score 12 of 25
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. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 33 measures for Seth Ward
| Measure | Seth Ward | Margin | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 38.9% | 34.7–43.1% | 33.1% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 39.1% | 34.7–43.7% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Obesity | 42.5% | 33.6–51.4% | 35.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 24.6% | 21.6–27.8% | 21.6% | about the same |
| Depression | 21.7% | 18.2–25.3% | 21.2% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 22.7% | 18.7–27.1% | 12.5% | worse |
| Asthma | 9.8% | 8.6–11.1% | 9.5% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 5.3% | 4.7–5.9% | 6.1% | better |
| Diabetes | 19.5% | 17.2–21.9% | 12.7% | worse |
| COPD | 8.8% | 7.6–10% | 5.7% | worse |
| Heart disease | 8.3% | 7.3–9.3% | 5.6% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.6% | 4.1–5.1% | 3.2% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3% | 15.4–21.2% | 12.5% | worse |
| Binge drink | 14.8% | 12–18% | 17% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 44.1% | 38–50.2% | 27.8% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.2% | 34.7–50.1% | 38.2% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 71.4% | 67–75.7% | 73.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 37.6% | 34–41.3% | 54.6% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 79.4% | 76–82.5% | 84.6% | worse |
| Colon screening | 47.1% | 41.5–52.8% | 57.9% | worse |
| Mammogram | 64.8% | 55.1–73.8% | 74.1% | worse |
| Taking BP meds | 75% | 72–77.7% | 74.1% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 38.3% | 32.1–44.9% | 19.1% | worse |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 19.4% | 17.1–21.8% | 16.9% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 37.8% | 32.9–42.4% | 21.8% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 19.6% | 17.2–22.1% | 13.2% | worse |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.2% | 38.7–49.6% | 30.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 23.1% | 20–26.1% | 14% | |
| Thinking or memory | 22.1% | 19–25.2% | 15.1% | |
| Hearing | 9.1% | 8–10.2% | 6.3% | |
| Vision | 12.5% | 10.8–14.1% | 6.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 7.7% | 6.7–8.8% | 4% | |
| Errands alone | 13.1% | 11.3–15% | 8.2% | |
About these numbers
How CDC estimates town health
They're modeled estimatesCDC combines a large national health survey with each area's age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Seth Ward door to door.
Close calls stay grayEvery figure has a margin of error. When the Texas figure falls inside it, we don't call Seth Ward better or worse.
CDC's own town estimateCDC publishes Seth Ward directly, so these are its own figures.
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.