Where Lago residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lago, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lago. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lago
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run high in Lago
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.6%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.6%), more than twice the Texas rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 29.9%, vs 12.7% across Texas. In all, Lago runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Lago adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (49.4%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Lago
36.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 21.1% 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 Lago’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lago adults…
Lago runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. 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 adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Lago
No hospital or community health center in Lago 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; ≈ 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 adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lago 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
42.7% of Lago adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Lago and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lago adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lago
Why doesn’t Lago 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.
What hospital is closest to Lago?
VHS Harlingen Hospital Company in Harlingen, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Lago’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 Lago?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Su Clinica - Harlingen in Harlingen, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lago.
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.