Where Los Nopalitos residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Los Nopalitos, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78043. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Los Nopalitos
More Los Nopalitos adults get no exercise
44.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Los Nopalitos
39.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Los Nopalitos
37.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (18.2% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (27.8% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 31.2% 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 Los Nopalitos’ likely range; Los Nopalitos’ figures come from ZIP code 78043, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Los Nopalitos adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.2% of Los Nopalitos adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Los Nopalitos adults…
Los Nopalitos runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Los Nopalitos
No hospital or community health center in Los Nopalitos 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 Nopalitos; ≈ 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 Nopalitos adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Los Nopalitos 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.
Los Nopalitos and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Fresnos | — | — | — | — |
Los Fresnos: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Los Nopalitos adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Los Nopalitos
Why doesn’t Los Nopalitos 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 Nopalitos.
What hospital is closest to Los Nopalitos?
Laredo Medical Center in Laredo, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Los Nopalitos’ 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 Los Nopalitos.
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.