Where Bruni residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bruni, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bruni. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bruni
More Bruni adults get no exercise
44.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Bruni
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Bruni runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%), and diabetes, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bruni
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.9%), vs 19.3% across Texas. No reliable transportation (16.6% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (25.9% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 26.9% 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 Bruni’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Bruni adults…
Bruni runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Bruni is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bruni as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.9% of Bruni adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Bruni
No hospital or community health center in Bruni 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 Bruni; ≈ 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 Bruni adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Bruni adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Bruni 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.
Bruni 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 Bruni adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bruni
Why doesn’t Bruni have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bruni.
What hospital is closest to Bruni?
Laredo Medical Center in Laredo, 28.7 miles in a straight line from Bruni’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bruni.
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.