Photo: WhisperToMe · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Bellaire is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Bellaire differs from Texas on 28 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 26 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bellaire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bellaire
Bellaire is an active town
Only 14% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Bellaire’s lead shrinks
Bellaire is healthier than 99% of U.S. towns, but 67% of the 477 towns with similar household incomes ($183K–$305K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Bellaire keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.1% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (73% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Bellaire
Bellaire runs below Texas on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.4% vs 5.7%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.2%) and obesity (25.9% vs 35.6%). 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 Bellaire’s likely range.
What’s behind Bellaire’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellaire is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #7 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 almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 86%.
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). Bellaire’s median household income is $244,015; among the 477 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($183K–$305K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bellaire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Bellaire adults…
Bellaire runs below TX on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bellaire
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Bellaire, 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 Bellaire; ≈ 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).
How Bellaire adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Bellaire does better than Texas.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.6% of Bellaire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Bellaire and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire | A+ | 25.9% | 9.5% | 6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bellaire adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bellaire
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bellaire is better than Texas on 26 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Bellaire’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bellaire | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.9%22.2–29.6 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.9%26.9–32.9 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35.8–42.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 20.2%17.9–22.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4–5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.4%3–3.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.8%3.9–5.8 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6%5–7.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14%11.9–16.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.4–19.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%28.8–35.3 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75.3–80.7 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73%70.5–75.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.5%90.3–92.5 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.2–81.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%61.9–69.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%71.3–82.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.4%15.1–19.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%19.6–24.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.5–4.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.6%3.2–4 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.1%16.7–21.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8%6.9–9.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.4–3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.7–2.1 | 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 Bellaire
Is Bellaire a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellaire is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #7 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bellaire?
CDC estimates 25.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.2% and 29.6%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bellaire?
The Womans Hospital of Texas in Houston, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Bellaire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bellaire have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.1%), 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 Bellaire more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bellaire.
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.