Where Orason residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Orason, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orason. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orason
Making ends meet is harder in Orason
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (41.5%), about twice the Texas rate. No reliable transportation (21.1% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (31.8% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 37.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Orason
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 23.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Orason adults get no exercise
36.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% 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 Orason’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.7% of Orason adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Orason 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.
Out of every 100 Orason adults…
Orason runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Orason
No hospital or community health center in Orason 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 Orason; ≈ 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 Orason adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Orason 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.
Orason and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista | — | — | — | — |
Chula Vista: 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 Orason adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Orason
Why doesn’t Orason have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Orason.
What hospital is closest to Orason?
Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Orason’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 Orason?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Su Clinica - Brownsville in Brownsville, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orason.
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.