San Felipe de Austin Historic and Archeological District · Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Where San Felipe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Felipe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Felipe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Felipe
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in San Felipe
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), about twice the Texas rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, San Felipe runs above Texas on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in San Felipe
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in San Felipe, and more people treating it
46.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 San Felipe’s likely range.
Out of every 100 San Felipe adults…
San Felipe runs above TX on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
9.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of San Felipe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near San Felipe
No hospital or community health center in San Felipe 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 Felipe; ≈ 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 San Felipe 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.2% of San Felipe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
San Felipe 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 San Felipe adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in San Felipe
Why doesn’t San Felipe 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 Felipe.
What hospital is closest to San Felipe?
Bellville Medical Center in Bellville, 14.3 miles in a straight line from San Felipe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near San Felipe?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Brookshire Center in Brookshire, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Felipe.
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.