Where Banquete residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Banquete, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Banquete. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Banquete
More Banquete adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.8%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Banquete
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.4%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Banquete runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Banquete
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.7%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Housing insecurity (26% vs 16.4%) and no reliable transportation (16% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 26.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Banquete’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Banquete adults…
Banquete runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.8% of Banquete adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Banquete
No hospital or community health center in Banquete 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 Banquete; ≈ 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 Banquete adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Banquete adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Banquete 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.
Banquete 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 Banquete adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Banquete
Why doesn’t Banquete have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Banquete.
What hospital is closest to Banquete?
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg in Kingsville, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Banquete’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 Banquete?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Calderon Clinic Robstown in Robstown, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Banquete.
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.