Where Las Palmas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Las Palmas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78076. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Las Palmas
More Las Palmas adults get no exercise
46.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Las Palmas
37.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Las Palmas’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 43 miles from Las Palmas
The closest emergency room is Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, 42.6 miles away in a straight line. And 19% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 10.5% across Texas. For everyday care, Gateway Community Health Center is closer (3.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Las Palmas adults live with a disability
45% of adults live with a disability, vs 30.9% across Texas. The biggest difference is vision loss: 14.3% vs 6.1%. Disability ↓
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 Palmas’ likely range; Las Palmas’ figures come from ZIP code 78076, which may reach past town lines.
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 Palmas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Las Palmas
No hospital or community health center in Las Palmas 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 Palmas; ≈ 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).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Las Palmas adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Las Palmas adults…
Las Palmas runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
How Las Palmas adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
34.7% of Las Palmas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Las Palmas 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.
Questions about health in Las Palmas
Why doesn’t Las Palmas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Las Palmas.
Where can I get low-cost care near Las Palmas?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zapata in Zapata, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Las Palmas.
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.