Where Loma Vista residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Loma Vista, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Loma Vista. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Loma Vista
More Loma Vista adults get no exercise
3 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (58.4%), about twice the Texas rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Loma Vista
29.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 29.6% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Loma Vista’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Loma Vista
1 in 3 adults have diabetes (31.6%), more than twice the Texas rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), about twice the Texas rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Loma Vista runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Vista’s likely range.
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 Loma Vista adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Loma Vista adults…
Loma Vista runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Loma Vista
No hospital or community health center in Loma Vista 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 Vista; ≈ 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 Vista adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Loma Vista 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
59.6% of Loma Vista adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Loma Vista 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 Vista adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Loma Vista
Why doesn’t Loma Vista 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 Vista.
What hospital is closest to Loma Vista?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Loma Vista’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Loma Vista?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Roma Clinic in Roma, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Loma Vista.
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.