Where La Tina Ranch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Tina Ranch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Tina Ranch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Tina Ranch
Making ends meet is harder in La Tina Ranch
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26%), vs 19.3% across Texas. No reliable transportation (13% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (20.3% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 20% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 3 working-age adults in La Tina Ranch has no health insurance
31.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in La Tina Ranch
La Tina Ranch runs below Texas on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.2% vs 6.1%), COPD (4.4% vs 5.7%) and arthritis (17.3% vs 21.6%). 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 Tina Ranch’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.
20% of La Tina Ranch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Tina Ranch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 La Tina Ranch adults…
La Tina Ranch runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Tina Ranch
No hospital or community health center in La Tina Ranch 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 Tina Ranch; ≈ 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).
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.
How La Tina Ranch adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, La Tina Ranch 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.
La Tina Ranch and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Gardens | — | — | — | — |
Arroyo Gardens: 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 Tina Ranch adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in La Tina Ranch
Why doesn’t La Tina Ranch 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 Tina Ranch.
What hospital is closest to La Tina Ranch?
VHS Harlingen Hospital Company in Harlingen, 12.0 miles in a straight line from La Tina Ranch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Tina Ranch.
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.