Where Rafael Pena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rafael Pena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78582. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rafael Pena
More Rafael Pena adults get no exercise
46.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Rafael Pena
37.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 22.4% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Rafael Pena’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rafael Pena
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (41.4%), about twice the Texas rate. No reliable transportation (20.2% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (30.4% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 36.2% 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 Rafael Pena’s likely range; Rafael Pena’s figures come from ZIP code 78582, 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 Rafael Pena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.2% of Rafael Pena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Rafael Pena adults…
Rafael Pena runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rafael Pena
No hospital or community health center in Rafael 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 Rafael 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 Rafael Pena adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Rafael 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.
Rafael Pena and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narciso Pena | — | — | — | — |
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 Rafael Pena adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rafael Pena
Why doesn’t Rafael 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 Rafael Pena.
What hospital is closest to Rafael Pena?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Rafael 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 Rafael 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.