Hidalgo County
TexasFIPS 48215
Pop. 870,78110 HospitalsSVI 0.98RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Hidalgo County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 19.2% | 13.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 47.6% | 39.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 30.2% | 19.8% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.6 | 4.5 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,262.899 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
442
Primary Care Physicians
49.2 per 100k
1,203
NPs & PAs
133.9 per 100k
287
Dentists
2,197
Hospital Beds
2.5 per 1,000
$13,309.17
Medicare Per Capita
1984.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Hidalgo County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 44.2% | — | |
| Depression | 20.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | — | |
| COPD | 6.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 34.1% | — | |
| Disability | 39.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 37.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 37.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.98
Socioeconomic Status1.00
Household Composition & Disability0.89
Minority Status & Language1.00
Housing Type & Transportation0.75
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Hidalgo County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Regional Hospital | Edinburg | 14 | |
| Doctors Hospital at Renaissance | Edinburg | 0 | |
| Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance | Edinburg | 583 | |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | 119 | |
| Knapp Medical Center | Weslaco | 233 | |
| Mission Regional Medical Center | Mission | 297 | |
| Rio Grande Regional Hospital | Mcallen | 320 | |
| Solara Specialty Hospital Mcallen | Mc Allen | 53 | |
| South Texas Health System Behavioral | Edinburg | 870 | |
| Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Llc | Weslaco | 24 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.