Healthcare in South Padre Island, TX

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.0%

3.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.3%

4.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.3%

3.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.4%

1.8pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

42.8%

Arthritis

28.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

12.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.3%

Loneliness

Lack of Support

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.4%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

10.6%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

6.9%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

19.4 mi

Valley Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Valley Regional Medical Center19.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville25.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc32.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Harlingen Medical Center32.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Palms Behavioral Health32.0 miPsychiatric

South Padre Island has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.