Las Lomas’ CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Las Lomas differs from Texas on 23 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Las Lomas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Las Lomas
More Las Lomas adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (51.1%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Las Lomas
36.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 26.6% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Las Lomas’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Las Lomas
1 in 2 adults worry about having enough food (52.4%), more than twice the Texas rate. No reliable transportation (26% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (24.6% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 49% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Las Lomas is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Las Lomas is healthier than 1%. Against the 202 towns with similar household incomes ($18K–$31K), it’s healthier than 35%. Health Grade ↓
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 Las Lomas’ likely range.
What’s behind Las Lomas’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Las Lomas is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Las Lomas’ estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 51.1% of adults, against 27.8% across Texas and 24.7% nationally.
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). Las Lomas’ median household income is $24,583; among the 202 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($18K–$31K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Las Lomas compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
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 Las Lomas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
49% of Las Lomas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Las Lomas adults…
Las Lomas runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Las Lomas residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Las Lomas
No hospital or community health center in Las Lomas 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 Las Lomas; ≈ 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 Las Lomas adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Las Lomas 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.
Las Lomas and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Lomas | D− | 46.8% | 21.7% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| Rio Grande City | D− | 45% | 20.9% | 17.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Las Lomas adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Las Lomas
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Las Lomas is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Las Lomas’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Las Lomas | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 44.7%38.8–50.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.8%18.9–24.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18–23.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.8%38.1–55.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.7%19.1–24.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.5–41.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%33.6–42.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.2%20.2–26.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–11 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%6.9–9.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%6.8–9.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4–5.2 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.6%22.1–31.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%15.8–23 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 51.1%44.1–57.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.1–16.6 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%34.4–49.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 47.6%40.1–55.4 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.9%65.2–74.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 36.9%33.4–40.6 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 75.8%71.9–79.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%69.8–75.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 41.8%36.2–47.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.1%55.5–74.2 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%18.5–25.7 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 37.1%33.1–41.4 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 52.4%49.3–55.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 37.2%34.2–40.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 24.6%22.1–27.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 26%24–28.2 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 49%45.9–52.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48.7%42.4–55 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26%22.3–29.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 25.6%21.7–29.5 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.8–10.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 16.9%14.5–19.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.7%13.3–18.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.7%8.2–11.4 | 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 Las Lomas
Is Las Lomas a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Las Lomas is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Las Lomas?
CDC estimates 46.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.1% and 55.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Las Lomas?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Las Lomas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Las Lomas have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 47.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 40.1–55.4%), 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 Las Lomas more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Las Lomas.
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.