Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, La Villa is healthier than 48%
La Villa differs from Texas on 22 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Villa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Villa
La Villa is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, La Villa is healthier than 4%. Against the 714 towns with similar household incomes ($24K–$39K), it’s healthier than 48%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in La Villa
36.8% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). Utility shut-off threats (18.7% vs 10.7%) and no reliable transportation (18.2% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 31.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
La Villa is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, La Villa is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in La Villa
44.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 23.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in La Villa
La Villa runs below Texas on cancer (3.3% vs 6.1%) 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 Villa’s likely range.
What’s behind La Villa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Villa is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #601 of 641 in Texas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 15% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 2%).
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 Villa’s median household income is $31,359; among the 714 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($24K–$39K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Where La Villa compares well: arthritis, 17.3% (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.
31.6% of La Villa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Villa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 La Villa adults…
La Villa runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of La Villa 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 Villa
No hospital or community health center in La Villa 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 Villa; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How La Villa adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, La Villa runs above Texas.
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La Villa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Villa | D− | 45.5% | 15% | 19.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Villa adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for La Villa
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, La Villa is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside La Villa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | La Villa | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.2%30.4–40.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%14.8–19.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%18.6–23.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.5%41–50.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15%13.3–16.7 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.8–34.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%29.4–35.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 17.3%15.5–19.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.3%3–3.7 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.4–7.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.9%20.2–28.1 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.5%16.1–23 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.2%32.3–42.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 20.8%18–23.9 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%35.8–44.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 37.9%31.7–43.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 66%62.4–69.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.8%41.7–48 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 73.3%69.6–76.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 65.6%62.5–68.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 44.5%40.1–48.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68%60.8–74.8 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%19.5–25 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35.8%32.4–39.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.8%34.2–39.7 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28.3%25.8–31 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18.7%16.8–20.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.2%16.8–19.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.6%29–34.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.9%35.7–45.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.2–20 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23%19.7–26.4 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.2%9.6–12.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%10.6–14.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 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 Villa
Is La Villa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Villa is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #601 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in La Villa?
CDC estimates 45.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 41% and 50.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to La Villa?
Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, 10.5 miles in a straight line from La Villa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in La Villa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 31.7–43.8%), 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 Villa 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 Villa.
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.