On CDC estimates, El Lago is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
El Lago differs from Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for El Lago. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in El Lago
Cancer runs high in El Lago
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
El Lago keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (64.6% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (87.9% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around El Lago
Grades next door run from Taylor Lake Village (A) to Pasadena (C−). El Lago is an A−. Around town ↓
El Lago is an active town
Only 20.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 El Lago’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind El Lago’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, El Lago is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #120 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 83% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 62%.
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). El Lago’s median household income is $95,625; among the 9,212 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 El Lago adults…
El Lago runs above TX on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of El Lago adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
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El Lago and the towns around it
El Lago’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Lago | A− | 33.1% | 11.3% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Seabrook | A | 32.9% | 9.7% | 11% | CDC place |
| Taylor Lake Village | A | 29.8% | 10.7% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Pasadena | C− | 39.1% | 14.6% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near El Lago
No hospital or community health center in El Lago 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 El Lago; ≈ 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 El Lago adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, El Lago does better than Texas.
A hello is a start.
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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.
8.6% of El Lago adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of El Lago adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for El Lago
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, El Lago is better than Texas on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside El Lago’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | El Lago | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14–19.7 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.6–14.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%28.7–37.7 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.7–12.9 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%30.6–37.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%35.5–42.3 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 24.6%21.9–27.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–10 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.5–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.2–7.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.5–12.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.1–14.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%16.7–23.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.6–20.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%31.4–38.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%9.3–14.3 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%72.7–78.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61.7–67.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.1–89.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.5–80.1 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%58–65.9 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.1%63.6–76.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.4–25.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%22.3–27.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%11.4–13.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.8–8.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%24.9–32.6 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%10.9–15.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.2–15.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6–8.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%2.9–4.2 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 El Lago
Is El Lago a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, El Lago is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #120 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in El Lago?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 37.7%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to El Lago?
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital in Webster, 5.5 miles in a straight line from El Lago’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in El Lago have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–14.3%), 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 El Lago 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 El Lago.
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.