Healthcare in Laureles, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.4%
4.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.7%
4.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.9%
5.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
38.6%
28.0pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
17.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
10.8%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
10.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
Valley Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Regional Medical Center | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palms Behavioral Health | 14.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Laureles has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 38.6% of adults lack health insurance. 69.2% 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.