How healthy is Placedo?
Placedo differs from Texas on 6 of 33 measures. It has fewer smokers (9.8% vs 12.5%) and fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (10.1% vs 12.5%). Where it trails the state: more adults with diabetes (15% vs 12.7%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Placedo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Placedo
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Placedo
No hospital or community health center in Placedo 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 Placedo; ≈ 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 Placedo adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Placedo 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.
Out of every 100 Placedo adults…
Placedo runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Placedo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Placedo adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 539 people are less certain, so we show Placedo's figures without a grade.
All 33 CDC measures for Placedo
| Measure | Placedo | Likely range | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 33.4% | 29.2–37.6% | 33.1% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% | 32.7–41.3% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Obesity | 35.8% | 27.7–44.2% | 35.6% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 21.8% | 18.8–24.7% | 21.6% | about the same |
| Depression | 18% | 15.1–21.1% | 21.2% | better |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 10.1% | 8.3–12.1% | 12.5% | better |
| Asthma | 8.4% | 7.4–9.5% | 9.5% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 6.1% | 5.5–6.7% | 6.1% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 15% | 12.8–17.3% | 12.7% | worse |
| COPD | 4.7% | 3.9–5.6% | 5.7% | better |
| Heart disease | 5.9% | 5.1–6.8% | 5.6% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.1% | 2.7–3.5% | 3.2% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8% | 7.9–11.9% | 12.5% | better |
| Binge drink | 16.9% | 13.9–20.2% | 17% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 29.6% | 24.4–35.3% | 27.8% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9% | 30.8–43.4% | 38.2% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 73.9% | 69.8–77.7% | 73.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 57.4% | 54.1–60.7% | 54.6% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 86.5% | 84.2–88.7% | 84.6% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 61.6% | 56.8–66.2% | 57.9% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 73.9% | 66.7–80.3% | 74.1% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 76.9% | 73.9–79.6% | 74.1% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 23.8% | 19.1–29.3% | 19.1% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 14.6% | 12.6–16.6% | 16.9% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 22.8% | 19–26.7% | 21.8% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 13.5% | 11.4–15.5% | 13.2% | about the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.2% | 26.3–36.3% | 30.9% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 14.7% | 12.2–17.2% | 14% | |
| Thinking or memory | 13.6% | 11.5–16% | 15.1% | |
| Hearing | 6.8% | 5.9–7.8% | 6.3% | |
| Vision | 6.4% | 5.4–7.4% | 6.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.9% | 3.3–4.6% | 4% | |
| Errands alone | 7% | 6–8.2% | 8.2% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Placedo door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Texas figure falls inside it, we don’t call Placedo better or worse.
CDC publishes Placedo directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Placedo.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.