Where Iago residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Iago, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Iago. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Iago
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Iago
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 6.1% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.7%, vs 21.6% across Texas. In all, Iago runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Iago, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Iago
The closest emergency room is El Campo Memorial Hospital in El Campo, 20.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program Corporation is closer (10.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Iago keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (58.9% vs 54.6%). 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 Iago’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Iago adults…
Iago runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Iago adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Iago
No hospital or community health center in Iago 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 Iago; ≈ 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).
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.
How Iago adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Iago does better than 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.
14.1% of Iago adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Iago and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boling | — | — | — | — |
Boling: 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 Iago adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Iago
Why doesn’t Iago have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Iago.
What hospital is closest to Iago?
El Campo Memorial Hospital in El Campo, 20.1 miles in a straight line from Iago’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Iago.
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.