Healthcare in El Refugio, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.0%

5.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.3%

4.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.2%

9.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

41.1%

30.5pp 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

40.2%

Arthritis

25.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.6%

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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.3%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.4%

Mobility

25.2%

Cognitive

21.0%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

13.9%

Self-Care

8.0%

Independent Living

12.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.2 mi

Starr County Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Starr County Memorial Hospital13.2 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Mission Regional Medical Center26.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Rio Grande Regional Hospital33.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
South Texas Health System35.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Cornerstone Regional Hospital35.9 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓

El Refugio has an obesity rate of 42.0%, which is 5.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 41.1% of adults lack health insurance. 72.5% 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.