Where Tanquecitos South Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tanquecitos South Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tanquecitos South Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tanquecitos South Acres
Tanquecitos South Acres is behind on routine checkups
It trails Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (68.4% vs 73.8%), dentist visits (49.8% vs 54.6%), cholesterol checks (79.8% vs 84.6%) and colon screening (50.6% vs 57.9%). Checkups ↓
Many Tanquecitos South Acres adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 3 working-age adults has no health insurance (33.8%, vs 19.1% across Texas). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 25%, is about level with the state’s 21.8%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 68.4% vs 73.8%. Checkups ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Tanquecitos South Acres
Tanquecitos South Acres runs below Texas on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (3.2% vs 6.1%), COPD (3.2% vs 5.7%) and arthritis (14.2% vs 21.6%). 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 Tanquecitos South Acres’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tanquecitos South Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Tanquecitos South Acres adults…
Tanquecitos South Acres runs below TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tanquecitos South Acres
No hospital or community health center in Tanquecitos South 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 Tanquecitos South 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).
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 Tanquecitos South Acres 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.
15.8% of Tanquecitos South Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Tanquecitos South Acres 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos I | — | — | — | — | |
| Los Altos | C+ | 37.3% | 13.5% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Laredo | C− | 42.2% | 16.4% | 13.1% | CDC place |
San Carlos I: 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 Tanquecitos South Acres adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tanquecitos South Acres
Why doesn’t Tanquecitos South 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 Tanquecitos South Acres.
What hospital is closest to Tanquecitos South Acres?
Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Tanquecitos South Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tanquecitos South Acres?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Gateway CHC South Clinic in Laredo, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tanquecitos South 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.