Where Ramirez-Perez residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ramirez-Perez, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78547. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ramirez-Perez
Dental care lags in Ramirez-Perez
39.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Ramirez-Perez’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ramirez-Perez
36.7% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (18.7% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (27.6% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 28.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
2 in 5 working-age adults in Ramirez-Perez have no health insurance
38.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
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 Ramirez-Perez’s likely range; Ramirez-Perez’s figures come from ZIP code 78547, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ramirez-Perez 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.
28.9% of Ramirez-Perez adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Ramirez-Perez adults…
Ramirez-Perez runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ramirez-Perez
No hospital or community health center in Ramirez-Perez 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 Ramirez-Perez; ≈ 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).
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.
How Ramirez-Perez adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Ramirez-Perez 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.
Ramirez-Perez and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Vera | — | — | — | — |
Victoria Vera: 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 Ramirez-Perez adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ramirez-Perez
Why doesn’t Ramirez-Perez have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ramirez-Perez.
What hospital is closest to Ramirez-Perez?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Ramirez-Perez’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 Ramirez-Perez?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Rio Grande City in Rio Grande City, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ramirez-Perez.
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.