Where Acala residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Acala, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 79839. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Acala
Dental care lags in Acala
37.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 23% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Acala’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Acala adults get no exercise
45.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Acala
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.4%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Acala runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Acala’s likely range; Acala’s figures come from ZIP code 79839, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Acala 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.
Out of every 100 Acala adults…
Acala runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Acala
No hospital or community health center in Acala 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 Acala; ≈ 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 Acala adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Acala 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.9% of Acala adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Acala and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hancock | D | 42.2% | 23.6% | 15% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Acala adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Acala
Why doesn’t Acala have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Acala.
Where can I get low-cost care near Acala?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ft. Hancock in Fort Hancock, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Acala.
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.