Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Laureles is healthier than 82%
Laureles differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Laureles. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laureles
Making ends meet is harder in Laureles
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.1%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Housing insecurity (27.3% vs 16.4%) and no reliable transportation (17.4% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 28.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
2 in 5 working-age adults in Laureles have no health insurance
38.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Laureles is behind on routine checkups
It trails Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (69.2% vs 73.8%), dentist visits (46.9% vs 54.6%), cholesterol checks (81.4% vs 84.6%) and colon screening (48.1% vs 57.9%). Checkups ↓
Laureles is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Laureles is healthier than 20%. Against the 1,207 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 82%. 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 Laureles’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Laureles’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Laureles is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #443 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 64% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Laureles’ median household income is $34,771; among the 1,207 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 82%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Laureles compares well: arthritis, 17% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.7% (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.
28.2% of Laureles adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Laureles adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Laureles adults…
Laureles runs below TX on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Laureles residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Laureles
No hospital or community health center in Laureles 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 Laureles; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Laureles adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Laureles runs above Texas.
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Laureles and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laureles | C− | 40.4% | 16.9% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Laureles adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Laureles
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Laureles is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Laureles’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Laureles | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.2%26.9–35.4 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.7–18 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.8–19.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%35.4–45.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.9%14.8–18.9 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 30.6%27.4–33.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.4–37.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 17%14.9–19.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.6%7.6–9.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.2%4.4–6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.4%11.9–16.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%10.8–15.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 36.8%31.9–41.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.3–19.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.1%35.7–44.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 38.6%32.5–44.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.2%65.7–72.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.9%43.8–49.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.4%78.5–84.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.2%69.1–75.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 48.1%43.6–52.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%69–80.7 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16.1–21.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 35.1%31.7–38.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.1%32.6–37.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.3%24.9–29.7 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.8%15–18.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.4%15.9–19 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.2%25.9–30.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%30.8–39.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%14.5–19.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.1–21.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.8%9.3–12.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%8.9–12.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.1–7 | 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 Laureles
Is Laureles a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Laureles is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #443 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 Laureles?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 45.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Laureles?
Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Laureles’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Laureles have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 32.5–44.5%), 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 Laureles more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Laureles.
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.