Where Relampago residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Relampago, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Relampago. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Relampago
More Relampago adults get no exercise
53% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Relampago
30.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 29.6% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes, COPD and heart disease run high in Relampago
3 in 10 adults have diabetes (27.8%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), about twice the Texas rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Relampago runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Relampago’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 Relampago adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Relampago adults…
Relampago runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Relampago
No hospital or community health center in Relampago 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 Relampago; ≈ 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 Relampago adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Relampago 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
48.7% of Relampago adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Relampago 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 Relampago adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Relampago
Why doesn’t Relampago have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Relampago.
What hospital is closest to Relampago?
Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Relampago’s 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 Relampago?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Mercedes in Mercedes, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Relampago.
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.