Where Falcon Mesa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Falcon Mesa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Falcon Mesa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Falcon Mesa
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Falcon Mesa
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.2% across Texas. COPD is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 5.7% across Texas. In all, Falcon Mesa runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 43 miles from Falcon Mesa
The closest emergency room is Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 43.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Gateway Community Health Center is closer (2.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Falcon Mesa
46% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 18.5% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Falcon Mesa’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Falcon Mesa, and more people treating it
45.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Falcon Mesa’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Falcon Mesa adults…
Falcon Mesa runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Falcon Mesa
No hospital or community health center in Falcon Mesa 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 Mesa; ≈ 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 Falcon Mesa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
How Falcon Mesa adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
19.7% of Falcon Mesa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Falcon Mesa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata | C− | 41.4% | 19.9% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Siesta Shores | D− | 47.5% | 22.8% | 22.1% | CDC place |
| Falcon Lake Estates | D− | 46.8% | 23.9% | 22.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Falcon Mesa adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Falcon Mesa
Why doesn’t Falcon Mesa 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 Mesa.
Where can I get low-cost care near Falcon Mesa?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zapata in Zapata, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Falcon Mesa.
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.