Where Concepcion residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Concepcion, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78349. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Concepcion
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Concepcion
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.6%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Concepcion runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Concepcion adults get no exercise
44.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Concepcion
44.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 18% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Concepcion’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
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 Concepcion’s likely range; Concepcion’s figures come from ZIP code 78349, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Concepcion adults…
Concepcion runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Concepcion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Concepcion
No hospital or community health center in Concepcion 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 Concepcion; ≈ 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 Concepcion adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Concepcion 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.
26.3% of Concepcion adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Concepcion 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 Concepcion adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Concepcion
Why doesn’t Concepcion have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Concepcion.
What hospital is closest to Concepcion?
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice in Alice, 26.5 miles in a straight line from Concepcion’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Concepcion.
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.