Where Indian Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Indian Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Indian Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Indian Lake
More Indian Lake adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.8%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Indian Lake
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.1%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Indian Lake runs above Texas on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Indian Lake
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.8%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Utility shut-off threats (16.7% vs 10.7%) and no reliable transportation (16.2% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 33% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Indian Lake’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.
Out of every 100 Indian Lake adults…
Indian Lake runs above TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
33% of Indian Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Indian Lake
No hospital or community health center in Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake; ≈ 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 Indian Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Indian Lake 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.
Indian Lake 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 Indian Lake adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Indian Lake
Why doesn’t Indian Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Indian Lake.
What hospital is closest to Indian Lake?
Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Indian Lake’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 Indian Lake?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Su Clinica - Brownsville in Brownsville, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Indian Lake.
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.