Where Juarez residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Juarez, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Juarez. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Juarez
1 in 3 working-age adults in Juarez has no health insurance
33.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Diabetes and heart disease run high in Juarez
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.1%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
More Juarez adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.7%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Juarez’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Juarez adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Juarez adults…
Juarez runs below TX on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Juarez
No hospital or community health center in Juarez 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 Juarez; ≈ 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 Juarez adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Juarez 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.
15.9% of Juarez adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Juarez 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen | C− | 40.1% | 18.6% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Las Palmas II | — | — | — | — |
Las Palmas II: 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 Juarez adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Juarez
Why doesn’t Juarez have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Juarez.
What hospital is closest to Juarez?
VHS Harlingen Hospital Company in Harlingen, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Juarez’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 Juarez?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Su Clinica - Harlingen in Harlingen, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Juarez.
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.