Healthcare in Lago, 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
17.7%
5.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
29.9%
18.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
44.9%
34.3pp 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
45.7%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.1%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
51.0%
Mobility
32.3%
Cognitive
21.9%
Hearing
15.3%
Vision
19.5%
Self-Care
11.6%
Independent Living
16.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Rio Grande State Center | 11.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Valley Regional Medical Center | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Lago has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.7%, 5.8pp below the national average. About 44.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.3% 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.