Where Linn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Linn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Linn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Linn
3 in 10 working-age adults in Linn have no health insurance
29.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Diabetes and obesity run high in Linn
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.5%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.3%), vs 35.6% across Texas. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Linn
The closest emergency room is Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, 20.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Linn’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Linn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Linn adults…
Linn runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Linn
No hospital or community health center in Linn 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 Linn; ≈ 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.
How Linn adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Linn 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.
18.8% of Linn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Linn 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 Linn adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Linn
Why doesn’t Linn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Linn.
What hospital is closest to Linn?
South Texas Health System in Edinburg, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Linn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Linn.
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.