On CDC estimates, Plum Grove is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Plum Grove differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Plum Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plum Grove
Dental care lags in Plum Grove
33.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 26.1% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Plum Grove adults get no exercise
44.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Plum Grove
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (42%), about twice the Texas rate. No reliable transportation (21% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (20.8% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 39.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Plum Grove’s likely range.
What’s behind Plum Grove’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plum Grove is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Plum Grove’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 44.5% of adults, against 27.8% across Texas and 24.7% nationally.
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). Plum Grove’s median household income is $66,341; among the 10,130 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 0%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Plum Grove compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Plum Grove 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
39.5% of Plum Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Plum Grove adults…
Plum Grove runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Plum Grove residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Plum Grove
No hospital or community health center in Plum Grove 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 Plum Grove; ≈ 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 Plum Grove adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Plum Grove 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.
Plum Grove and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove | D− | 44.4% | 15.4% | 22.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Plum Grove adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Plum Grove
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Plum Grove is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Plum Grove’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Plum Grove | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.7%33–42.6 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%16.8–21.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.7%20.2–25.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.4%35.8–53.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%29.8–38.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%29.5–38 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.5%17.9–23.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4%3.6–4.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.5%7.4–9.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.1%22.1–30.4 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.4%19.2–26 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 44.5%38.4–51 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%13.9–20.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.5%35.5–50 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 39.3%33.5–44.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 67.2%62.6–72.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 33.8%30.5–37.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.4%71.2–77.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.5%64–71 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 42.1%36.8–47.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.6%53.1–71.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%20.6–28.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.7%30.5–39 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 42%39–45.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 30.9%28.1–34 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.8%18.6–23.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 21%19.3–23 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 39.5%36.5–42.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44%38.5–49.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%17–22.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 25.2%22–28.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.5–8.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.8%10.4–13.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.4%12.4–16.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Plum Grove
Is Plum Grove a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plum Grove is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 0%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Plum Grove?
CDC estimates 44.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 53.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Plum Grove?
Townsen Memorial Hospital in Humble, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Plum Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Plum Grove have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 33.5–44.8%), against 19.1% across Texas.
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 Plum Grove more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plum Grove.
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. 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.