Where Los Minerales residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Los Minerales, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78045. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Los Minerales
COPD and cancer are less common in Los Minerales
Los Minerales runs below Texas on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.9% vs 5.7%), cancer (3.8% vs 6.1%) and stroke (2.1% vs 3.2%). Conditions ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Los Minerales has no health insurance
26.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Few Los Minerales adults smoke
8.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Los Minerales’ likely range; Los Minerales’ figures come from ZIP code 78045, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Los Minerales adults…
Los Minerales runs below TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Los Minerales 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.
Care in and near Los Minerales
No hospital or community health center in Los Minerales 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 Los Minerales; ≈ 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 Los Minerales adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Los Minerales 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.
12.3% of Los Minerales adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Los Minerales and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo | C− | 42.2% | 16.4% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Los Minerales adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Los Minerales
Why doesn’t Los Minerales have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Los Minerales.
What hospital is closest to Los Minerales?
Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Los Minerales’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Los Minerales?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shiloh Clinic in Laredo, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Los Minerales.
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.