Where Pettus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pettus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pettus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pettus
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Pettus
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.5%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 28.1%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Pettus runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pettus, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Pettus’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Pettus adults…
Pettus runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pettus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Pettus
No hospital or community health center in Pettus 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 Pettus; ≈ 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 Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Pettus 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.
12% of Pettus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Pettus and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pettus adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pettus
Why doesn’t Pettus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pettus.
What hospital is closest to Pettus?
Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville in Beeville, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Pettus’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pettus.
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.