On CDC estimates, Quitman is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
Quitman differs from Texas on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Quitman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Quitman
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Quitman
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Quitman runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Quitman, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Quitman
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Quitman has a top-rated hospital
UT Health East Texas Quitman Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Quitman’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Quitman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Quitman is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 63% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Quitman’s median household income is $64,493; among the 9,829 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$81K), it’s healthier than 32%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Quitman compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Quitman adults…
Quitman runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Quitman is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Quitman as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Quitman 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.
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Care in and near Quitman
1 hospital in Quitman, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Quitman; ≈ 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 Quitman adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Quitman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Quitman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman | C− | 34.4% | 14.2% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Quitman adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Quitman
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Quitman is better than Texas on 7 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Quitman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Quitman | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.6%20.4–28.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%13.8–18.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16–20.8 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%26.4–42.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12–16.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%35.9–44.7 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%35.6–44.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.6%27.9–35.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.3 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.5–10.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.2–12.1 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.1–5.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%9.9–15 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.3–19.5 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.4%24.5–36.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.1–19 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%28.7–42.8 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.1%11.2–17.3 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72.6–80.1 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.6%51.7–59.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%82.9–87.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77–82.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%59.9–70.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%65.3–81.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.1–28.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.2–29.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%12.8–16 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.4–9.4 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.9%32.3–43.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.4%16–22.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.4–19.6 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.5–11.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.1–12.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 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 Quitman
Is Quitman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Quitman is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 32%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Quitman?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 42.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Quitman?
UT Health East Texas Quitman Hospital in Quitman, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Quitman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Quitman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–17.3%), 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 Quitman more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Quitman.
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.