Where Loma Grande residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Loma Grande, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Loma Grande. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Loma Grande
Dental care lags in Loma Grande
36.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 28% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Loma Grande’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Loma Grande adults get no exercise
44.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Loma Grande
43.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (more than twice the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (22.4% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (32.3% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 38% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Loma Grande’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Loma Grande adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
38% of Loma Grande adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Loma Grande adults…
Loma Grande runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Loma Grande
No hospital or community health center in Loma Grande 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 Loma Grande; ≈ 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 Loma Grande adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Loma Grande 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.
Loma Grande 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 Loma Grande adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Loma Grande
Why doesn’t Loma Grande have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Loma Grande.
What hospital is closest to Loma Grande?
Dimmit Regional Hospital in Carrizo Springs, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Loma Grande’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Loma Grande?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Vida Y Salud-Health Systems in Crystal City, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Loma Grande.
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.