Health Profile of Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Nacogdoches Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Nacogdoches | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.9% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.9% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Nacogdoches is 74.2 years, about 3.8 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 14.9%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.9% of residents, higher than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
5,677 residents in Nacogdoches are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 345 108 men · 237 women
- 75–84 811 275 men · 536 women
- 65–74 1,469 681 men · 787 women
- 50–64 3,052 1,476 men · 1,576 women
Younger residents
4,974 residents in Nacogdoches are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,367 601 boys · 767 girls
- 7–12 1,431 766 boys · 665 girls
- 3–7 1,205 681 boys · 523 girls
- 0–3 971 512 boys · 459 girls
About 1,261 residents in Nacogdoches (4.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Nacogdoches | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.9% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Nacogdoches is about 29% lower than in Texas. The rate of heart disease in Nacogdoches is about 20% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Nacogdoches | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.3% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.1% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Nacogdoches are about the same as in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,398 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 510,376 minutes a day and 186.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Nacogdoches is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.78 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Nacogdoches | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.99 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Nacogdoches is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Nacogdoches, Texas has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Texas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Nacogdoches, Texas.
How healthy is Nacogdoches, Texas?
Nacogdoches, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Nacogdoches, Texas?
People in Nacogdoches, Texas can expect to live 74.2 years on average, 3.8 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Nacogdoches, Texas?
14.9% of residents in Nacogdoches, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 2.2 points below the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What percentage of Nacogdoches, Texas residents are obese?
38.9% of adults in Nacogdoches, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.3 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Nacogdoches, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 46,398 cigarettes a day, 1.4 million a month, or 16.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 510,376 minutes a day and 186.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Nacogdoches is 74.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.78 lifetimes a year.
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