Healthcare in Los Fresnos, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.5%
5.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
35.6%
25.0pp 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
34.9%
Arthritis
18.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.3%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
19.2%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
11.2%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
11.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.9 mi
Valley Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Regional Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palms Behavioral Health | 16.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Los Fresnos has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 35.6% of adults lack health insurance. 70.8% 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.