Val Verde County

TexasFIPS 48465

Pop. 47,5862 HospitalsSVI 0.94RUCC 5 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricVal Verde CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence17.1%13.4%
Adult Obesity42.1%39.3%
Uninsured Rate21.4%19.8%
PCPs per 10K3.44.5
Premature Death (YPLL)9,199.219

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

15
Primary Care Physicians
31.4 per 100k
48
NPs & PAs
100.6 per 100k
14
Dentists
80
Hospital Beds
1.7 per 1,000
$11,993.04
Medicare Per Capita
2015.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorVal Verde CountyState Avg 
Diabetes17.2%
Obesity37.8%
Depression19.5%
Frequent Mental Distress16.7%
COPD6.3%
Current Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Stroke3.9%
High Blood Pressure35.1%
Poor General Health30.3%
Disability37.7%
No Leisure Physical Activity36.9%
Binge Drinking15.9%
Uninsured31.0%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Explore financial data, AHEAD readiness, and community benefit for Val Verde's 2 hospitals.

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.94
Socioeconomic Status0.84
Household Composition & Disability0.93
Minority Status & Language0.99
Housing Type & Transportation0.89

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Val Verde County

HospitalCityBedsType
Us Air Force HospDel Rio25Rural
Val Verde Regional Medical CenterDel Rio93Rural

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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.