Healthcare in La Paloma, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.8%
6.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.5%
6.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
43.7%
33.1pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
17.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
22.8%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
14.1%
Self-Care
7.7%
Independent Living
13.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.1 mi
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Rio Grande State Center | 11.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Valley Regional Medical Center | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 14.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
La Paloma has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 43.7% of adults lack health insurance. 68.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.