Where La Feria North residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Feria North, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Feria North. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Feria North
Making ends meet is harder in La Feria North
36.2% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (17.5% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (25.6% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 30.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More La Feria North adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.2%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in La Feria North
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.2%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, La Feria North runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Feria North’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.5% of La Feria North adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
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 Feria North adults…
La Feria North runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Feria North
No hospital or community health center in La Feria North 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 Feria North; ≈ 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 La Feria North adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How La Feria North adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, La Feria North 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 Feria North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Feria | D | 41.6% | 21.5% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Feria North adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in La Feria North
Why doesn’t La Feria North 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 Feria North.
What hospital is closest to La Feria North?
VHS Harlingen Hospital Company in Harlingen, 9.3 miles in a straight line from La Feria North’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 Feria North?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Mercedes in Mercedes, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Feria North.
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.