On CDC estimates, La Paloma is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
La Paloma differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Paloma. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Paloma
Making ends meet is harder in La Paloma
43.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (more than twice the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (22.4% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (31.9% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 36.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More La Paloma adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.9%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in La Paloma
38.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 16.4% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). 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 Paloma’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind La Paloma’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Paloma is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #576 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 41% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). La Paloma’s median household income is $59,840; among the 8,870 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where La Paloma compares well: arthritis, 17.2% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.9% of La Paloma 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Paloma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 La Paloma adults…
La Paloma runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of La Paloma residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near La Paloma
No hospital or community health center in La Paloma 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 Paloma; ≈ 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 Paloma adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, La Paloma 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 Paloma and the towns around it
La Paloma’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 Paloma | D | 42.8% | 18.5% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| San Benito | D | 42.3% | 21.1% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Palmer | D | 43.6% | 18% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Paloma adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for La Paloma
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, La Paloma is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside La Paloma’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | La Paloma | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36.9%31.3–42.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.3–20.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%16.3–22 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.8%37.9–47.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.5%16.4–20.7 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.6–34.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%31–37.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 17.2%15.1–19.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8–10.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.1–7.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.6–19.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%12.7–18.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41.9%35.7–47.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.2–18.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%37.3–46.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 43.7%35.5–51 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 68.3%64.2–72 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 38.8%35.7–41.8 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77%73.1–81 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.3%68.1–74.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 45.8%41.4–50 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%65.8–78.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.5–23.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 37.3%33.7–40.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 43.3%40.5–46.1 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 31.9%29.2–34.6 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20%18–22.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 22.4%20.6–24.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 36.9%34.2–39.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.7%34.7–46.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.6%16.6–22.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.8%18.7–27.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 14.1%11.9–16.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%11–16.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7%6.4–9 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in La Paloma
Is La Paloma a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Paloma is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #576 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in La Paloma?
CDC estimates 42.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.9% and 47.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to La Paloma?
VHS Harlingen Hospital Company in Harlingen, 8.5 miles in a straight line from La Paloma’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in La Paloma have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 43.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 35.5–51%), against 19.1% across Texas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in La Paloma more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Paloma.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.