Where Pena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78584. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pena
More Pena adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (50.8%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Pena
34.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 27.3% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Pena’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Pena
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Pena runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Pena’s likely range; Pena’s figures come from ZIP code 78584, which may reach past town lines.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Pena adults…
Pena runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pena
No hospital or community health center in 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 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 Pena adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
42.1% of Pena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roma | D− | 46.5% | 24.9% | 18.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pena adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pena
Why doesn’t 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 Pena.
What hospital is closest to Pena?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Pena’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 Pena?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Roma Clinic in Roma, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in 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.