Where Fronton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fronton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fronton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fronton
More Fronton adults get no exercise
46.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fronton
37% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). Utility shut-off threats (18.3% vs 10.7%) and housing insecurity (27.8% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 33.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
2 in 5 working-age adults in Fronton have no health insurance
40.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. 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 Fronton’s likely range.
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.
33.2% of Fronton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fronton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Fronton adults…
Fronton runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fronton
No hospital or community health center in Fronton 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 Fronton; ≈ 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 Fronton 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.
Fronton 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 Fronton adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fronton
Why doesn’t Fronton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fronton.
What hospital is closest to Fronton?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 13.8 miles in a straight line from Fronton’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 Fronton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Roma in Roma, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fronton.
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.