Healthcare in Pharr, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.8%
8.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.7%
5.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
38.3%
27.7pp 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
35.3%
Arthritis
20.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.1%
Mobility
19.8%
Cognitive
20.2%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
11.9%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
11.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.6 mi
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Regional Hospital | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| South Texas Health System | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cornerstone Regional Hospital | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Driscoll Children'S Hospital Rio Grande Valley | 7.8 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Pharr has an obesity rate of 44.8%, which is 8.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 38.3% of adults lack health insurance. 71.7% 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.