Healthcare in Buena Vista, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.2%

8.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

20.3%

8.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

45.8%

35.2pp 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

36.3%

Arthritis

20.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

3.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.4%

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

20.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.4%

Mobility

23.4%

Cognitive

26.0%

Hearing

10.0%

Vision

16.8%

Self-Care

9.0%

Independent Living

15.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.0 mi

Mission Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mission Regional Medical Center17.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Starr County Memorial Hospital18.2 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Rio Grande Regional Hospital24.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
South Texas Health System26.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Cornerstone Regional Hospital26.5 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓

Buena Vista has an obesity rate of 44.2%, which is 8.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 45.8% of adults lack health insurance. 68.6% 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.