Where Tierra Grande residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tierra Grande, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tierra Grande. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tierra Grande
COPD and stroke are less common in Tierra Grande
Tierra Grande runs below Texas on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.3% vs 5.7%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.2%) and depression (17% vs 21.2%). Conditions ↓
Few Tierra Grande adults smoke
7.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.5% across Texas. Habits ↓
Fewer Tierra Grande adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults 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 Tierra Grande’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tierra Grande adults…
Tierra Grande runs below TX on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Tierra Grande adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Care in and near Tierra Grande
No hospital or community health center in Tierra Grande 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 Tierra Grande; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Tierra Grande adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Tierra Grande adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Tierra Grande 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.
Tierra Grande and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tierra Grande adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tierra Grande
Why doesn’t Tierra Grande have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tierra Grande.
What hospital is closest to Tierra Grande?
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Tierra Grande’s 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 Tierra Grande?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Amistad Community Health Center in Robstown, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tierra Grande.
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.