Where Sunset Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sunset Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 78045. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunset Acres
COPD and cancer are less common in Sunset Acres
Sunset Acres runs below Texas on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.9% vs 5.7%), cancer (3.8% vs 6.1%) and stroke (2.1% vs 3.2%). Conditions ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Sunset Acres has no health insurance
26.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
Few Sunset Acres adults smoke
8.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.5% 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 Sunset Acres’ likely range; Sunset Acres’ figures come from ZIP code 78045, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sunset Acres adults…
Sunset Acres runs below TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunset Acres 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.
Care in and near Sunset Acres
No hospital or community health center in Sunset Acres 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 Sunset Acres; ≈ 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 Sunset Acres adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Sunset Acres does better than 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.3% of Sunset Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Sunset Acres and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Points | — | — | — | — |
Four Points: 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 Sunset Acres adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sunset Acres
Why doesn’t Sunset Acres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sunset Acres.
What hospital is closest to Sunset Acres?
Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Sunset Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sunset Acres.
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.