Where Falcon Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Falcon Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78545. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Falcon Heights
More Falcon Heights adults get no exercise
45.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Falcon Heights
40.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Falcon Heights’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Falcon Heights
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.9%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Falcon Heights runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Falcon Heights’ likely range; Falcon Heights’ figures come from ZIP code 78545, which may reach past town lines.
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 Falcon Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Falcon Heights adults…
Falcon Heights runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Falcon Heights
No hospital or community health center in Falcon Heights 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 Falcon Heights; ≈ 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 Falcon Heights adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Falcon Heights 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33.9% of Falcon Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Falcon Heights and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lago Vista | — | — | — | — |
Lago Vista: 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 Falcon Heights adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Falcon Heights
Why doesn’t Falcon Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Falcon Heights.
What hospital is closest to Falcon Heights?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Falcon Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Falcon Heights.
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.