Where Valle Hermoso residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Valle Hermoso, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Valle Hermoso. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Valle Hermoso
More Valle Hermoso adults get no exercise
44.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Valle Hermoso
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40.4%), about twice the Texas rate. Housing insecurity (31.6% vs 16.4%) and utility shut-off threats (20% vs 10.7%) are higher too. 32.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Valle Hermoso adults go without health insurance
42.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
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 Valle Hermoso’s likely range.
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.
32.7% of Valle Hermoso adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Valle Hermoso adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Valle Hermoso adults…
Valle Hermoso runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Valle Hermoso
No hospital or community health center in Valle Hermoso 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 Valle Hermoso; ≈ 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 Valle Hermoso adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Valle Hermoso 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.
Valle Hermoso 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 Valle Hermoso adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Valle Hermoso
Why doesn’t Valle Hermoso have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Valle Hermoso.
What hospital is closest to Valle Hermoso?
Starr County Memorial Hospital in Rio Grande City, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Valle Hermoso’s 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 Valle Hermoso?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nuestra Clinica Del Valle - Rio Grande City in Rio Grande City, 1.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Valle Hermoso.
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.