Where Fruitvale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fruitvale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fruitvale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fruitvale
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Fruitvale
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Fruitvale runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fruitvale
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Fruitvale
48% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). 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 Texas figure falls outside Fruitvale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fruitvale adults…
Fruitvale runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Fruitvale is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Fruitvale as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fruitvale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Fruitvale
No hospital or community health center in Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale; ≈ 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 Fruitvale adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Fruitvale 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.
17.4% of Fruitvale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Fruitvale 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 Fruitvale adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fruitvale
Why doesn’t Fruitvale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fruitvale.
What hospital is closest to Fruitvale?
UT Health East Texas Quitman Hospital in Quitman, 22.3 miles in a straight line from Fruitvale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fruitvale.
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. 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.