Where Bluetown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bluetown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bluetown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bluetown
Dental care lags in Bluetown
38.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 25% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Bluetown adults get no exercise
43.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Bluetown
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (22.1%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Bluetown runs above Texas on five 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 Bluetown’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bluetown 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Bluetown adults…
Bluetown runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bluetown
No hospital or community health center in Bluetown 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 Bluetown; ≈ 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 Bluetown adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bluetown 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.
34.8% of Bluetown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Bluetown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iglesia Antigua | — | — | — | — | |
| La Feria | D | 41.6% | 21.5% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Iglesia Antigua: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bluetown adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bluetown
Why doesn’t Bluetown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bluetown.
What hospital is closest to Bluetown?
Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Bluetown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bluetown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Mercedes in Mercedes, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bluetown.
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.