Where Olmito residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Olmito, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olmito. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olmito
COPD and depression are less common in Olmito
Olmito runs below Texas on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.5% vs 5.7%), depression (16.5% vs 21.2%) and arthritis (17.3% vs 21.6%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). Conditions ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Olmito has no health insurance
26.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Few Olmito adults smoke
8% 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 Olmito’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Olmito adults…
Olmito runs below TX on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Olmito 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Olmito
No hospital or community health center in Olmito 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 Olmito; ≈ 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 Olmito adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Olmito 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.
11.9% of Olmito adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Olmito and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Viejo | B | 34.7% | 15.5% | 8.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Olmito adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Olmito
Why doesn’t Olmito have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Olmito.
What hospital is closest to Olmito?
Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Olmito’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 Olmito?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Su Clinica - Brownsville in Brownsville, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Olmito.
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.