Healthcare in Harlingen, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.6%
6.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
33.1%
22.5pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.6%
Arthritis
22.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
19.3%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
10.9%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
11.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Rio Grande State Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande State Center | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palms Behavioral Health | 4.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Harlingen has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 33.1% of adults lack health insurance. 73.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.