Where Rancho Chico residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rancho Chico, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rancho Chico. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rancho Chico
More Rancho Chico adults get no exercise
43.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Rancho Chico
37.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rancho Chico
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (39.3%), about twice the Texas rate. Utility shut-off threats (18.5% vs 10.7%) and housing insecurity (28.2% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 34.4% 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 Rancho Chico’s likely range.
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 Rancho Chico 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.
34.4% of Rancho Chico adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Rancho Chico adults…
Rancho Chico runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rancho Chico
No hospital or community health center in Rancho Chico 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 Rancho Chico; ≈ 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 Rancho Chico adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Rancho Chico 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.
Rancho Chico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinton | D | 44.8% | 19% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| La Paloma Addition | — | — | — | — |
La Paloma Addition: 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 Rancho Chico adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rancho Chico
Why doesn’t Rancho Chico have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rancho Chico.
What hospital is closest to Rancho Chico?
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Rancho Chico’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rancho Chico?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Action Pediatric Center Sinton in Sinton, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rancho Chico.
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.