Where Lago Vista residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lago Vista, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lago Vista. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lago Vista
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Lago Vista
3 in 10 adults have diabetes (28.7%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), about twice the Texas rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Lago Vista runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Lago Vista adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (48.4%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Lago Vista
42.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 17.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Lago Vista’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 Lago Vista’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lago Vista adults…
Lago Vista runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Lago Vista adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Lago Vista
No hospital or community health center in Lago Vista 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 Lago Vista; ≈ 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 Lago Vista adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Lago Vista 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.
27.8% of Lago Vista adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Lago Vista and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Heights | — | — | — | — |
Falcon Heights: 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 Lago Vista adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lago Vista
Why doesn’t Lago Vista have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lago Vista.
What hospital is closest to Lago Vista?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 20.1 miles in a straight line from Lago Vista’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 Lago Vista.
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.