Mimosa Hall · Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Scottsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Scottsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scottsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scottsville
Stroke, COPD and asthma run high in Scottsville
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.2% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Asthma is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 9.5% across Texas. In all, Scottsville runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Scottsville, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 15.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Texas 19.1%), yet 26.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Scottsville
The closest emergency room is Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport in Shreveport, 26.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, East Texas Border Health Clinic is closer (6.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Scottsville, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 77.4% 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 Scottsville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Scottsville adults…
Scottsville runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Scottsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Scottsville
No hospital or community health center in Scottsville 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 Scottsville; ≈ 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 Scottsville adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Scottsville 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.5% of Scottsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Scottsville 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 Scottsville adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Scottsville
Why doesn’t Scottsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Scottsville.
What hospital is closest to Scottsville?
UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital in Carthage, 26.5 miles in a straight line from Scottsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Scottsville?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Genesis Primecare Marshall Health Center in Marshall, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scottsville.
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.