Photo: PopePompus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Plano residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Plano, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 52581. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plano
Stroke, cancer and heart disease run high in Plano
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, Plano runs above Iowa on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Plano, and more people treating it
45% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Plano, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Iowa 7.3%), yet 21.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. 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 Iowa figure falls outside Plano’s likely range; Plano’s figures come from ZIP code 52581, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Plano adults…
Plano runs above IA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plano adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Plano
No hospital or community health center in Plano 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 Plano; ≈ 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 Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Plano adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Plano adults feel lonely. 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.
10.6% of Plano adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Plano and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Plano adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Plano
Why doesn’t Plano have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Plano.
What hospital is closest to Plano?
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center in Centerville, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Plano’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Plano?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chcsi Centerville in Centerville, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plano.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Iowa figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. 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.