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Rockport does not have a hospital, but 75-bed Care Regional Medical Center is just 10 miles away in Aransas Pass. It is not, however, accredited and does not receive good patient reviews. Corpus Christi has eight hospitals, most of which are accredited and several of which are award-winning. Rockport has a couple of medical clinics, including one that specializes in geriatric care. For military retirees, the nearest VA outpatient clinic is in Corpus Christi, and the nearest VA hospital is in Harlingen, 135 miles away.

The county provides a dial-a-ride van service Monday through Friday, and the Texas Council on Aging, which manages the Senior Services Center, provides transportation to the Center and to local shopping areas and medical appointments. The Center also has activities (cards, fitness classes), noon meals, prescription assistance, home delivered meals and medical screening clinics.

Summer temperatures reach the mid-90s, and humidity is high. There is usually a slight Gulf breeze, but summers are still hot and sticky. Winters are mild with temperatures in the 40s, 50s and 60s. On average, the area receives 35 inches of rain per year.

It is worth noting that this area is vulnerable to hurricanes and even though Rockport sits behind publicly and privately owned barrier islands, it was severely damaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The city has been rebuilding since then, but city leaders think it will be another year or two before all repairs are complete.