Healthcare in Laguna Heights, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.6%
3.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.6%
7.7pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.6%
Arthritis
19.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.8%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.9%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
21.0%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
12.9%
Self-Care
7.5%
Independent Living
12.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.3 mi
Valley Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Regional Medical Center | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 27.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 27.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palms Behavioral Health | 27.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Laguna Heights has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 41.1% of adults lack health insurance. 69.8% 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.