Healthcare in McAllen, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.3%
4.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
30.3%
19.7pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
20.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
9.6%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
9.7%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Regional Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| South Texas Health System | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cornerstone Regional Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Driscoll Children'S Hospital Rio Grande Valley | 5.5 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
McAllen has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 30.3% of adults lack health insurance. 73.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.