Healthcare in Mercedes, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.9%
8.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.6%
7.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
38.1%
27.5pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
23.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.5%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.7%
Mobility
22.1%
Cognitive
19.8%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
12.4%
Self-Care
7.3%
Independent Living
12.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
Knapp Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp Medical Center | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Rio Grande State Center | 10.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palms Behavioral Health | 17.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Mercedes has an obesity rate of 44.9%, which is 8.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 38.1% of adults lack health insurance. 73.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.