Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Where Sarita residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sarita, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sarita. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sarita
Dental care lags in Sarita
31.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sarita
46.8% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (more than twice the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (22.2% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (20.7% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 42.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Sarita adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.3%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Sarita’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sarita 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.
42.7% of Sarita adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Sarita adults…
Sarita runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sarita
1 community health center in Sarita, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sarita; ≈ 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 Sarita adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Sarita 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.
Sarita 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 Sarita adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sarita
Why doesn’t Sarita have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sarita.
What hospital is closest to Sarita?
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg in Kingsville, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Sarita’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sarita?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Action Health Center Kenedy in Sarita, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sarita.
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.