Photo: Mickwatson at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Atascocita is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Atascocita beats Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Atascocita. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Atascocita
Against towns with similar incomes, Atascocita’s lead shrinks
Atascocita is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but 60% of the 5,992 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$148K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Atascocita is an active town
Only 20.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. The town has 26 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Atascocita
Atascocita runs below Texas on five chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.2% vs 5.6%), COPD (4.3% vs 5.7%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.2%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Texas figure falls outside Atascocita’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Atascocita’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Atascocita is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #106 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 91% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 57%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Atascocita’s median household income is $118,226; among the 5,992 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$148K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
26 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Atascocita adults…
Atascocita runs below TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Atascocita residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Atascocita
No hospital or community health center in Atascocita itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Atascocita; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Atascocita adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Atascocita adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11% of Atascocita adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Atascocita and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atascocita | A− | 35.3% | 10.1% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Houston | C+ | 38% | 13.9% | 13.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Atascocita adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Atascocita
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Atascocita is better than Texas on 16 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Atascocita’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Atascocita | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%14.3–17.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.6–12 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.4–17.7 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.3%31–39.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%26.9–32.5 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.2%30.1–36.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.1%16.1–20.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.4–2.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.2–9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9.4–12.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%17.7–23 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.5–21.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%35.4–42.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%13.3–16.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.4%70.2–76.3 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.3%58.3–64 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.2–87.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.8%68.7–74.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.5%55.6–63.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%68.8–80 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.7–22.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%25.7–31.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%15–18 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.2%14.7–17.9 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.5–10.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%10–12.3 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.8%23–28.7 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12.1–14.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Texas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Atascocita
Is Atascocita a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Atascocita is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #106 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Atascocita?
CDC estimates 35.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 39.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Atascocita?
Townsen Memorial Hospital in Humble, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Atascocita’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Atascocita have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.3–16.7%), against 19.1% across Texas.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Atascocita more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Atascocita.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Texas figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.