Where Spring Gardens residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Spring Gardens, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Spring Gardens. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spring Gardens
Dental care lags in Spring Gardens
44.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 24.9% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More Spring Gardens adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.8%), vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Spring Gardens
36.8% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 19.3% across Texas (about twice the Texas rate). Housing insecurity (29.2% vs 16.4%) and no reliable transportation (18.1% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 29.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Spring Gardens’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Spring Gardens 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.9% of Spring Gardens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Spring Gardens adults…
Spring Gardens runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Spring Gardens
No hospital or community health center in Spring Gardens 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 Spring Gardens; ≈ 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 Spring Gardens adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Spring Gardens 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.
Spring Gardens and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Verde | — | — | — | — |
Tierra Verde: 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 Spring Gardens adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Spring Gardens
Why doesn’t Spring Gardens have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Spring Gardens.
What hospital is closest to Spring Gardens?
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg in Kingsville, 19.8 miles in a straight line from Spring Gardens’ 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 Spring Gardens?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Calderon Clinic Robstown in Robstown, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Spring Gardens.
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.