Where Progreso Lakes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Progreso Lakes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Progreso Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Progreso Lakes
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke run high in Progreso Lakes
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.6% across Texas. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.5%), vs 12.7% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Progreso Lakes runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Progreso Lakes
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.2%), vs 19.3% across Texas. No reliable transportation (15.2% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (23% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 24.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Progreso Lakes adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.8%), 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 Progreso Lakes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Progreso Lakes adults…
Progreso Lakes runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.5% of Progreso Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across 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 Progreso Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Progreso Lakes 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 Progreso Lakes; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Progreso Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Progreso Lakes adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Progreso Lakes 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.
Progreso Lakes and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Progreso Lakes adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Progreso Lakes
Why doesn’t Progreso Lakes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Progreso Lakes.
What hospital is closest to Progreso Lakes?
Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Progreso Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Progreso Lakes?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Mercedes in Mercedes, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Progreso Lakes.
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.