Where Pablo Pena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pablo Pena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pablo Pena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pablo Pena
Dental care lags in Pablo Pena
27.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 38.1% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Pablo Pena’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Pablo Pena adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (50.1%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pablo Pena
45.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (more than twice the Texas rate). Utility shut-off threats (23.6% vs 10.7%) and housing insecurity (35% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 41.6% 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 Pablo Pena’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pablo Pena 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
41.6% of Pablo Pena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Pablo Pena adults…
Pablo Pena runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pablo Pena
No hospital or community health center in Pablo Pena 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 Pablo Pena; ≈ 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 Pablo Pena adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Pablo Pena 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.
Pablo Pena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivereno | — | — | — | — | |
| Narciso Pena | — | — | — | — |
Rivereno and Narciso Pena: 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 Pablo Pena adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pablo Pena
Why doesn’t Pablo Pena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pablo Pena.
What hospital is closest to Pablo Pena?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Pablo Pena’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pablo Pena.
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.