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Overall Health Score
Some healthcare services require significant travel or wait times in 78599.
Data sources: CMS NPPES, Hospital Compare, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Scores recomputed monthly.
55/100
Moderate Access
Comparisons
How the 55/100 overall health score for 78599 is calculated
Demographics, insurance coverage, and social determinants of health
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth
Hospital proximity, bed count, ER access, and facility quality
Commute times, public transit access, and vehicle availability
Health insurance coverage and social determinants of health
The Insurance Index reflects the demographic and social determinants of health in 78599. It factors in insurance coverage, poverty rates, age distribution, and population vulnerability to provide a composite view of community health readiness.
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth access
The Provider Density metric measures the availability of healthcare professionals near 78599. This includes primary care physicians, specialists, dentists, mental health professionals, and telehealth availability. A higher score means more providers per capita within a reasonable driving distance.
Hospital proximity, bed count, ER access, and facility quality
The Hospital Proximity metric evaluates distance to hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, and inpatient facilities near 78599. It factors in hospital quality ratings, bed availability, trauma center level, and average travel time to the nearest emergency department.
Commute infrastructure, public transit access, and vehicle availability
The Transit Access metric captures how easily residents can physically reach healthcare facilities. It combines commute patterns, public transit access, vehicle ownership rates, and walk/bike infrastructure to assess transportation barriers to care.
ZIP code 78599 on the map
Health scores for ZIP codes near 78599
Scores can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIP codes. A 20-point difference often means the boundary between having a hospital within 15 minutes versus needing to drive 45 minutes.
Active physicians sorted by proximity to Weslaco, Texas
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View on MapProvider density is one of the strongest predictors of healthcare access. ZIPs with fewer than 1 provider per 1,000 residents are classified as Health Professional Shortage Areas by HRSA.
Hospitals, clinics, and care centers near Texas
RENAISSANCE SURGERY GROUP
Healthcare Facility
2.22 mi away
EDINBURG EMERGENCY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES PA
Healthcare Facility
2.22 mi away
Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Rehabilitation
4.05 mi away
Healthcare Facility
Healthcare Facility
4.08 mi away
CLINICAL ASSOCIATES, INC
Healthcare Facility
4.41 mi away
KNAPP MEDICAL CENTER
Acute Care Hospitals
4.63 mi away
Emergency services access is measured by drive time. The national standard is 30 minutes to the nearest ER. Rural ZIPs often exceed 60 minutes.
Telehealth access and commute patterns affecting healthcare delivery
Telehealth Boost reflects broadband availability and telehealth-capable providers. A higher percentage indicates greater virtual care access, reducing reliance on physical travel.
How transportation barriers affect healthcare access
59/100
Moderate Transportation Vulnerability
Higher scores = more vulnerable to transportation barriers
4.6%
Zero-Vehicle Households
2.22 mi
Nearest Hospital
35,400
Population
Transportation is the #1 non-medical barrier to healthcare access. Patients who lack reliable transportation miss 3x more appointments and have worse outcomes across every chronic condition.
Weslaco, Texas
76.1% of the population in 78599 drive to work alone. 0.3% take public transportation. Approximately 57.9% of residents get to work in less than 30 minutes. The average household size is approximately 3.83 members with about 1.52 cars per household. About 4.6% of households have no vehicle, which can significantly impact access to healthcare facilities.
An estimated 69.0% of residents has some form of health insurance. N/A have public health insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or TRICARE. About N/A have private health insurance. With 31.0% of the population uninsured, access to affordable care remains a significant challenge in this area.
ZIP code 78599 has a total population of 35,400 with a median age of 27.3. The area is 44.2% White, 1.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 96.5% Hispanic or Latino. The male-to-female ratio is 0.96. There are 12,685 residents under 18 and 2,982 residents over 65.
The median household income in 78599 is $55,939. 25.5% of households earn under $25,000 per year. 2.6% earn $200,000 or more. Moderate income levels may present some barriers to healthcare access depending on insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs.
There are 9,945 housing units in 78599, with 6,642 owner-occupied and 2,583 renter-occupied. The median monthly housing cost is $954. Approximately 720 units are vacant.
Key demographic data for ZIP code 78599
Population density, median age, and income directly affect healthcare infrastructure. Older, wealthier communities attract more specialists. Younger, lower-income areas often have higher uninsured rates and fewer providers.
Population diversity in ZIP 78599
Healthcare access disparities correlate with racial composition. Racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately located in Health Professional Shortage Areas, and Asian communities often face language access barriers. Source: HRSA, Health Workforce Analysis
Median: $55,939
Median household income is the strongest single predictor of health insurance coverage. ZIPs below $35,000 median income have uninsured rates 3–4x higher than ZIPs above $100,000.
23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher
Education level correlates with health literacy — the ability to understand medical information and navigate the healthcare system. Areas with higher bachelor's degree rates typically have better preventive care utilization.
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