Central Texas Health Equity Overview

What are the areas with the greatest health needs in Central Texas?

St. David’s Foundation has placed health equity at the center of our work. Outlined in our strategic plan, Pathways to Health Equity, we focus on addressing the needs of the communities facing the greatest health challenges in Central Texas. To help us better understand where these communities are, we developed the Central Texas Health Equity Overview.

This map shows the 87 zip codes in Central Texas, with the lightest color representing the healthiest communities and the darkest color representing zip codes with the greatest health needs—what we call health equity zones. The map is based on factors such as income, employment, healthcare access, education, and historical marginalization (race, ethnicity, and immigration status). 

While no single map can capture the complexity and changing needs of a community, this data provides valuable insights into areas where systems and conditions are not meeting the health needs of Central Texans, guiding our decision-making on how to allocate vital resources.