Healthcare in Primera, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
31.7%
21.1pp 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
33.9%
Arthritis
16.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.1%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.0%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
8.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Rio Grande State Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande State Center | 2.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palms Behavioral Health | 5.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Knapp Medical Center | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Primera has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 31.7% of adults lack health insurance. 70.5% 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.