Photo: Penny.emm · Public domainWhere Putnam residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Putnam, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Putnam. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Putnam
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Putnam
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Putnam runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Putnam, and more people treating it
42.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Putnam
The closest emergency room is Eastland Memorial Hospital in Eastland, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Shackelford County Community Resource Center is closer (12.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Putnam keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.9% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (60% vs 54.6%). 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 Putnam’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Putnam adults…
Putnam runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Putnam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Putnam
No hospital or community health center in Putnam 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 Putnam; ≈ 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 Putnam adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Putnam 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Putnam adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Putnam 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 Putnam adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Putnam
Why doesn’t Putnam have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Putnam.
What hospital is closest to Putnam?
Eastland Memorial Hospital in Eastland, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Putnam’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Putnam.
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.