Where North Escobares residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Escobares, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Escobares. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Escobares
Dental care lags in North Escobares
25.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. North Escobares’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More North Escobares adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (48.8%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in North Escobares
53.6% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (3 times the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (27.6% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (27.1% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 51.8% 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 North Escobares’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Escobares 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
51.8% of North Escobares adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 North Escobares adults…
North Escobares runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near North Escobares
No hospital or community health center in North Escobares 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 North Escobares; ≈ 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 North Escobares adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, North Escobares 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.
North Escobares 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escobares | D− | 46.4% | 23.3% | 18.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Escobares adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in North Escobares
Why doesn’t North Escobares have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Escobares.
What hospital is closest to North Escobares?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 7.9 miles in a straight line from North Escobares’ 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 North Escobares?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Roma Clinic in Roma, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Escobares.
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.