Healthcare in Weslaco, TX
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.1%
7.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.8%
5.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
34.9%
24.3pp 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
36.8%
Arthritis
22.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
10.9%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
11.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Knapp Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp Medical Center | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| South Texas Health System | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cornerstone Regional Hospital | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Driscoll Children'S Hospital Rio Grande Valley | 14.7 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Weslaco has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 34.9% of adults lack health insurance. 73.5% 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.