Where Solis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Solis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Solis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Solis
Making ends meet is harder in Solis
36.1% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). No reliable transportation (18.1% vs 10.5%) and utility shut-off threats (17.5% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 32.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Solis
42.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 17.1% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Solis
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.5%), vs 12.7% across Texas. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.6% across Texas. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.2% across Texas. In all, Solis runs above Texas on five 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 Solis’ likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.9% of Solis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Solis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Solis adults…
Solis runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Solis
No hospital or community health center in Solis 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 Solis; ≈ 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 Solis adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Solis 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.
Solis 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Solis adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Solis
Why doesn’t Solis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Solis.
What hospital is closest to Solis?
Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Solis’ 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 Solis?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Mercedes in Mercedes, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Solis.
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.