Where Evergreen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Evergreen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Evergreen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Evergreen
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Evergreen
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.9%), more than twice the Texas rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (27.6%), about twice the Texas rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.4%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Evergreen runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Evergreen adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (47.9%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Evergreen
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.8%), about twice the Texas rate. No reliable transportation (17.1% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (15.7% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 29.3% 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 Evergreen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Evergreen adults…
Evergreen 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.3% of Evergreen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Evergreen
No hospital or community health center in Evergreen 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 Evergreen; ≈ 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 Evergreen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Evergreen adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Evergreen 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.
Evergreen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fronton Ranchettes | — | — | — | — | |
| Roma | D− | 46.5% | 24.9% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Ramos | — | — | — | — |
Fronton Ranchettes and Ramos: 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 Evergreen adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Evergreen
Why doesn’t Evergreen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Evergreen.
What hospital is closest to Evergreen?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Evergreen’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 Evergreen?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Roma in Roma, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Evergreen.
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.