Healthcare in Plum, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.8%

2.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.1%

5.5pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.4%

Arthritis

21.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.2%

Mobility

11.6%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

13.3 mi

Ascension Seton Smithville

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ascension Seton Smithville	13.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Columbus Community Hospital	29.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham	39.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Lavaca Medical Center	39.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Memorial Hospital	42.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—

Plum has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 16.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.