Where Chaparrito residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chaparrito, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chaparrito. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chaparrito
Dental care lags in Chaparrito
35% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 56.3% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Chaparrito’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chaparrito
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40.8%), about twice the Texas rate. Housing insecurity (33.8% vs 16.4%) and utility shut-off threats (21.7% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 34.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Chaparrito is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Chaparrito’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Chaparrito
Chaparrito runs below Texas on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (1.9% vs 6.1%), heart disease (2.1% vs 5.6%) and COPD (2.6% vs 5.7%). 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 Chaparrito’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chaparrito adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
34.6% of Chaparrito adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Chaparrito adults…
Chaparrito runs below TX on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chaparrito
No hospital or community health center in Chaparrito 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 Chaparrito; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Chaparrito adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Chaparrito 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.
Chaparrito and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camargito | — | — | — | — | |
| Amada Acres | — | — | — | — |
Camargito and Amada Acres: 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 Chaparrito adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chaparrito
Why doesn’t Chaparrito have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chaparrito.
What hospital is closest to Chaparrito?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Chaparrito’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 Chaparrito?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Rio Grande City in Rio Grande City, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chaparrito.
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.