Healthcare in South Padre Island, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
12.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.4 mi
Valley Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Regional Medical Center | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville | 25.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc | 32.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Harlingen Medical Center | 32.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palms Behavioral Health | 32.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
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.