Where Ranchitos East residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ranchitos East, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ranchitos East. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ranchitos East
Making ends meet is harder in Ranchitos East
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.1%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Housing insecurity (22.1% vs 16.4%) and no reliable transportation (13.6% vs 10.5%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Many Ranchitos East adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 3 working-age adults has no health insurance (34.3%, vs 19.1% across Texas). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 25.6%, is about level with the state’s 21.8%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 69.1% vs 73.8%. Checkups ↓
Ranchitos East is older than Texas, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Ranchitos East runs below Texas on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (3.2% vs 6.1%), COPD (3.1% vs 5.7%) and arthritis (14.5% vs 21.6%). That’s despite an older population: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Texas 13%). 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 Ranchitos East’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ranchitos East adults…
Ranchitos East runs below TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ranchitos East is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ranchitos East as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.1% of Ranchitos East adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ranchitos East adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Ranchitos East
No hospital or community health center in Ranchitos East 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 Ranchitos East; ≈ 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 Ranchitos East adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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.
Ranchitos East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos II | — | — | — | — | |
| Laredo Ranchettes | — | — | — | — |
San Carlos II and Laredo Ranchettes: 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 Ranchitos East adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ranchitos East
Why doesn’t Ranchitos East have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ranchitos East.
What hospital is closest to Ranchitos East?
Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Ranchitos East’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ranchitos East?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Gateway CHC South Clinic in Laredo, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ranchitos East.
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.