Where Cuevitas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cuevitas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78565. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cuevitas
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Cuevitas
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.7%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Cuevitas runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Cuevitas adults get no exercise
45.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cuevitas
35.9% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). Housing insecurity (26.1% vs 16.4%) and no reliable transportation (16.3% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 29.6% 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 Cuevitas’ likely range; Cuevitas’ figures come from ZIP code 78565, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cuevitas adults…
Cuevitas runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.6% of Cuevitas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Cuevitas
No hospital or community health center in Cuevitas 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 Cuevitas; ≈ 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 Cuevitas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Cuevitas adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Cuevitas 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.
Cuevitas and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan City | D | 46.3% | 20.2% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cuevitas adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cuevitas
Why doesn’t Cuevitas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cuevitas.
What hospital is closest to Cuevitas?
Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Cuevitas’ 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 Cuevitas.
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.