In 2023, we celebrated a decade of impactful community investment. To continue deepening engagement with our Mid-Valley service area, we launched several initiatives to foster mutual learning and inform grant-making and other endeavors.
We conducted a comprehensive demographic and socio-economic data analysis for our Mid-Valley service area, covering Bluetown, Donna, Edcouch, Elsa, Hargill, La Blanca, La Feria, La Villa, Lasara, Lyford, Mercedes, Monte Alto, Progreso, Raymondville, San Carlos, Santa Maria, Santa Rosa, Sebastian, and Weslaco.
This analysis involved gathering and evaluating various data points, such as population growth, age distribution, and educational attainment. It also examined key socio-economic indicators, including employment sectors, income statistics, unemployment rates, poverty levels, housing conditions, and health insurance coverage. Insights from this analysis provided a foundational understanding of the communities within our service area.
To further understand community needs, we engaged with the Texas A&M Colonias Program to hold four community forums for discussion and collaboration, facilitating open, productive dialogue on the Social Determinants of Health. This approach generated a valuable exchange of insights and enhanced our understanding of the community’s priorities, opportunities, and shared goals.
From these discussions, several key insights and findings emerged:
Mid-Valley community members are eager to engage with KCCF to improve local health and well-being.
Distinct demographic profiles highlight diverse needs among the Mid-Valley service area communities.
Educational attainment, specifically achieving at least a high school diploma, significantly influences economic stability and health outcomes in the Mid-Valley service area.
Significant insurance gaps exist among young adults (19-34) and adults (35-64).
Some higher-income communities reporting higher rates of uninsured children demonstrate varying health coverage challenges across different demographic landscapes
The Mid-Valley service area identifies Neighborhood & Built Environment as the top Social Determinants of Health priority, followed by Health Care Access & Quality and Social & Community Context.
Nonprofit advocacy partnerships are essential links between constituents and city, county, and federal resources, raising awareness and driving meaningful change.
The demographic overview and community Insights that follow provide a detailed examination of the data collected and the perspectives shared by community members, offering a clear path forward for KCCF’s continued efforts to support their Mid-Valley service area.
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