Healthcare in Barrera, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.8%

8.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.9%

2.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

23.5%

11.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

42.3%

31.7pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.4%

Arthritis

28.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

47.9%

Mobility

28.6%

Cognitive

22.2%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

15.9%

Self-Care

9.4%

Independent Living

14.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.7 mi

Starr County Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Starr County Memorial Hospital13.7 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Mission Regional Medical Center36.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Rio Grande Regional Hospital43.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
South Texas Health System45.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Cornerstone Regional Hospital45.0 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓

Barrera has an obesity rate of 44.8%, which is 8.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 42.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.