Photo: Sgt. 1st Class E. L. Craig · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Beaumont as a whole is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Beaumont differs from Texas on 17 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beaumont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beaumont
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Beaumont
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.2% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.3%, vs 12.7% across Texas. In all, Beaumont runs above Texas on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Beaumont
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.4%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Utility shut-off threats (16.1% vs 10.7%) and no reliable transportation (14.3% vs 10.5%) are higher too. 25.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
In Beaumont, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 17.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Texas 19.1%), yet 26.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 21.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
Beaumont has a top-rated hospital
Christus Southeast Texas- St. Elizabeth is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Beaumont’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Beaumont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beaumont is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #503 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 38% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Beaumont’s median household income is $56,997; among the 8,017 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
At 112,967 residents, Beaumont is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 Beaumont adults…
Beaumont runs above TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.3% of Beaumont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beaumont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Beaumont
2 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Beaumont, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Beaumont; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 27 parks and preserves
How Beaumont adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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Beaumont and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | D | 42.1% | 16.3% | 16% | CDC place |
| Rose Hill Acres | — | — | — | — |
Rose Hill Acres: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Beaumont adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Beaumont
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Beaumont is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Beaumont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Beaumont | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%24.2–29.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.9–21.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.1%34.2–50.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.3%14.3–18.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.1%36.9–45.3 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.1–39.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.2–29.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.3–5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%16–21.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16%14.1–18.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.1%27.7–36.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.7–17.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%36.7–46.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.6%15.8–19.5 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.3–80.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.5%47.2–53.7 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.9–86.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.9–80 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%55.6–64.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%64.5–78 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%17.8–24.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%27.7–34.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.4%25.4–29.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.8%19.8–23.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.1%14.5–17.7 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.3%13.2–15.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.3%23.4–27.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%32.3–41 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.9%16.8–21.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15.4–19 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.4–8.7 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%10.1–12.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.5–6.4 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Beaumont
Is Beaumont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beaumont is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: D for health, #503 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Beaumont?
CDC estimates 42.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.2% and 50.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Beaumont?
Christus Southeast Texas- St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Beaumont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Beaumont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.8–19.5%), 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 Beaumont more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beaumont.
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.