Starr County
TexasFIPS 48427
Pop. 65,9201 HospitalSVI 0.99RUCC 4 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Starr County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 21.2% | 13.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 47.8% | 39.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 25.0% | 19.8% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.6 | 4.5 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 9,793.192 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
18
Primary Care Physicians
27.3 per 100k
53
NPs & PAs
80.4 per 100k
11
Dentists
47
Hospital Beds
0.7 per 1,000
$17,695.7
Medicare Per Capita
2260.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Starr County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 21.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 44.7% | — | |
| Depression | 20.6% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | — | |
| COPD | 7.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 40.0% | — | |
| Disability | 45.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 46.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% | — | |
| Uninsured | 41.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.99
Socioeconomic Status1.00
Household Composition & Disability0.97
Minority Status & Language1.00
Housing Type & Transportation0.72
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Starr County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starr County Memorial Hospital | Rio Grande City | 48 | Rural |
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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.