La Salle Monument · Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Where Magnolia Beach residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Magnolia Beach, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Magnolia Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Magnolia Beach
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Magnolia Beach
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34%), vs 21.6% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Magnolia Beach runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Magnolia Beach, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Magnolia Beach keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.5% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (65.4% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Magnolia Beach’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Magnolia Beach adults…
Magnolia Beach runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Magnolia Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Magnolia Beach
No hospital or community health center in Magnolia Beach 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 Magnolia Beach; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Magnolia Beach adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Magnolia Beach 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.
6.5% of Magnolia Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Magnolia Beach and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Beach | — | — | — | — |
Alamo Beach: 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 Magnolia Beach adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Magnolia Beach
Why doesn’t Magnolia Beach have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Magnolia Beach.
What hospital is closest to Magnolia Beach?
Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Magnolia Beach’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 Magnolia Beach.
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.