Where La Coma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Coma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78043. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Coma
More La Coma adults get no exercise
44.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in La Coma
39.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in La Coma
37.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (18.2% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (27.8% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 31.2% 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 La Coma’s likely range; La Coma’s figures come from ZIP code 78043, which may reach past town lines.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Coma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.2% of La Coma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 La Coma adults…
La Coma runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Coma
No hospital or community health center in La Coma 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 La Coma; ≈ 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 La Coma adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, La Coma 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.
La Coma and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Nuevo | — | — | — | — |
Pueblo Nuevo: 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 La Coma adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Coma
Why doesn’t La Coma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for La Coma.
What hospital is closest to La Coma?
Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, 10.3 miles in a straight line from La Coma’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Coma.
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.