Where Shelbyville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shelbyville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shelbyville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shelbyville
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Shelbyville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 3.2% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Shelbyville runs above Texas on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Shelbyville
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More Shelbyville adults get no exercise
36.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Shelbyville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Shelbyville adults…
Shelbyville runs above TX on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Shelbyville
No hospital or community health center in Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Shelbyville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Shelbyville adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shelbyville
Why doesn’t Shelbyville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shelbyville.
What hospital is closest to Shelbyville?
Desoto Regional Health System in Mansfield, 28.8 miles in a straight line from Shelbyville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Shelbyville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hope Community Medicine- Center Location in Center, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shelbyville.
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.