On CDC estimates, Plano is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Plano beats Kentucky on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Plano. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plano
Plano keeps up with checkups
It beats Kentucky on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (66% vs 58.1%) and cholesterol checks (88.5% vs 84.2%). Checkups ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Plano
Plano runs below Kentucky on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.6% vs 4%), COPD (7% vs 10.2%) and heart disease (5.8% vs 8.2%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Kentucky 17%). Conditions ↓
Plano is an active town
Only 19.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Kentucky. 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 Kentucky figure falls outside Plano’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Plano’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plano is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 84% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Plano’s median household income is $80,188; among the 10,752 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 82%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plano adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Out of every 100 Plano adults…
Plano runs below KY on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Plano residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Kentucky. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
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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).
How Plano adults are doing
About the same as Kentucky on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Plano adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Plano and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plano | B+ | 35% | 10.7% | 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 Plano adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Plano
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Plano is better than Kentucky on 19 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Plano’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Plano | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%14.1–17.9 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 15.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.4–17.9 | 17.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%28.6–41.9 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 13.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%27.6–34.9 | 38.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%30.6–39.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%24.8–32.1 | 32.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–9.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 8.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7%6.2–7.8 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6–9.4 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%16.4–23.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%12.8–19.3 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%31.4–43.7 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.2–5.8 | 5.4% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72.3–80 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66%62.4–69.4 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.5–90.4 | 84.2% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%75.2–82 | 81.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%67.2–76.9 | 65.8% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.9%72.9–85.8 | 72.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%22.7–30.5 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.5–25 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 15.5% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.8–10.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.3 | 8.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7.3–9.7 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%25.7–33.7 | 37.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%10–13 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.8–16.1 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 4.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Kentucky figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Plano
Is Plano a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plano is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Plano?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 41.9%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Plano?
Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Plano’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Plano have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.2–5.8%), against 5.4% across Kentucky.
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 Plano more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plano.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky 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.