Where Seco Mines residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Seco Mines, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Seco Mines. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Seco Mines
Dental care lags in Seco Mines
35.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 26.6% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Seco Mines’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Seco Mines adults get no exercise
1 in 2 adults get no exercise outside work (47.6%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Seco Mines
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.8%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Seco Mines runs above Texas on six 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 Seco Mines’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Seco Mines adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
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.
Out of every 100 Seco Mines adults…
Seco Mines runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Seco Mines
No hospital or community health center in Seco Mines 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 Seco Mines; ≈ 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 Seco Mines 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.
38.2% of Seco Mines adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Seco Mines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pass | C− | 43.5% | 19.9% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Seco Mines adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Seco Mines
Why doesn’t Seco Mines have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Seco Mines.
What hospital is closest to Seco Mines?
Fort Duncan Medical Center in Eagle Pass, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Seco Mines’ 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 Seco Mines?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Women's Health Center in Eagle Pass, 1.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Seco Mines.
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.