Where Gallatin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gallatin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gallatin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gallatin
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Gallatin
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Cancer is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 6.1% across Texas. In all, Gallatin runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Gallatin
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Gallatin
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 12.5% across Texas. 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 Texas figure falls outside Gallatin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gallatin adults…
Gallatin runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gallatin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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.
Care in and near Gallatin
No hospital or community health center in Gallatin 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 Gallatin; ≈ 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 Gallatin adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
14.8% of Gallatin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Gallatin 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 Gallatin adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gallatin
Why doesn’t Gallatin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gallatin.
What hospital is closest to Gallatin?
Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville in Jacksonville, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Gallatin’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 Gallatin?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hope Community Medicine - Rusk in Rusk, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gallatin.
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.