Where La Escondida residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Escondida, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Escondida. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Escondida
More La Escondida adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (49.8%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in La Escondida
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.6%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), about twice the Texas rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, La Escondida runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in La Escondida
40.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 22.3% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). La Escondida’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 La Escondida’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 La Escondida adults…
La Escondida runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Escondida adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near La Escondida
No hospital or community health center in La Escondida 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 Escondida; ≈ 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 Escondida adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, La Escondida 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.
23.1% of La Escondida adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
La Escondida 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 La Escondida adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Escondida
Why doesn’t La Escondida 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 Escondida.
What hospital is closest to La Escondida?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 0.9 miles in a straight line from La Escondida’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 La Escondida?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Rio Grande City in Rio Grande City, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Escondida.
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.