Where San Carlos I residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Carlos I, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Carlos I. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Carlos I
Making ends meet is harder in San Carlos I
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.9%), vs 19.3% across Texas. No reliable transportation (16.7% vs 10.5%) and housing insecurity (24.7% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 19.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
San Carlos I is behind on routine checkups
It trails Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (66.5% vs 73.8%), dentist visits (41.7% vs 54.6%), cholesterol checks (78.1% vs 84.6%) and colon screening (43% vs 57.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in San Carlos I
San Carlos I runs below Texas on nine chronic conditions, most of all cancer (2.7% vs 6.1%), COPD (2.8% vs 5.7%) and arthritis (12.4% vs 21.6%). 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 San Carlos I’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.6% of San Carlos I adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 San Carlos I adults…
San Carlos I runs below TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Carlos I adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near San Carlos I
No hospital or community health center in San Carlos I 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 San Carlos I; ≈ 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 San Carlos I adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, San Carlos I 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.
San Carlos I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo Ranchettes West | — | — | — | — | |
| Tanquecitos South Acres | — | — | — | — | |
| Laredo | C− | 42.2% | 16.4% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Laredo Ranchettes West and Tanquecitos South Acres: 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 San Carlos I adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in San Carlos I
Why doesn’t San Carlos I have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for San Carlos I.
What hospital is closest to San Carlos I?
Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, 6.7 miles in a straight line from San Carlos I’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 San Carlos I?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Gateway CHC South Clinic in Laredo, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Carlos I.
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.