Healthcare in Santa Maria, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
22.8%
10.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
43.9%
33.3pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
22.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.8%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.4%
Mobility
24.5%
Cognitive
21.2%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
15.2%
Self-Care
8.5%
Independent Living
13.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.5 mi
Knapp Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp Medical Center | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Rio Grande State Center | 10.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palms Behavioral Health | 16.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Santa Maria has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 43.9% of adults lack health insurance. 72.1% 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.