Where Falcon Village residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Falcon Village, 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 Village
More Falcon Village adults get no exercise
45.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Falcon Village
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 Village’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Falcon Village
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 Village 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 Village’s likely range; Falcon Village’s 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Falcon Village adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Falcon Village adults…
Falcon Village 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 Village
No hospital or community health center in Falcon Village 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 Village; ≈ 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 Village adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Falcon Village 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 Village adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Falcon Village 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 Falcon Village adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Falcon Village
Why doesn’t Falcon Village 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 Village.
What hospital is closest to Falcon Village?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 21.4 miles in a straight line from Falcon Village’s 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 Village.
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.