Where Placedo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Placedo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Placedo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Placedo
Diabetes runs high in Placedo
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15%), vs 12.7% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Placedo adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.6% vs 16.9%) and depression (18% vs 21.2%) both run below Texas. Mind & connection ↓
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 Placedo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Placedo adults…
Placedo runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
How Placedo adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Placedo does better than 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.
Care in and near Placedo
No hospital or community health center in Placedo 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 Placedo; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Placedo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Placedo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Placedo 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 Placedo adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Placedo
Why doesn’t Placedo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Placedo.
What hospital is closest to Placedo?
Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Placedo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Placedo.
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.