Photo: The original uploader was DanielCD at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Humble is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Humble differs from Texas on 16 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Humble. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Humble
Humble is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Humble is healthier than 26%. Against the 8,036 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 45%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Humble
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.1%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Utility shut-off threats (15.4% vs 10.7%) and housing insecurity (23.2% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 21.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Humble
48.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 17% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
Stroke and COPD run high in Humble
1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 3.2% across Texas. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.7% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Humble has three hospitals within its borders
3 hospitals and 1 community health center are inside Humble. 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 Humble’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Humble’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Humble is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #393 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 52% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Humble’s median household income is $57,011; among the 8,036 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Where Humble compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.7% of Humble adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Humble adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Humble adults…
Humble runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Humble residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Humble
3 hospitals and 1 community health center in Humble, 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 Humble; ≈ 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Humble adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Humble runs above Texas.
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.
Humble 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Humble adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Humble
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Humble is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Humble’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Humble | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.6%22.1–27.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.8–16 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.4–20.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.2%35.7–45 | 35.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.7–16 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%32.1–38.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%32.3–38.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.2%19.1–23.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%14.2–19.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.8–16.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.6%26.2–33.2 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.1–18.8 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.7%39.1–46.4 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.6%21.1–26 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.3%70.2–76.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.4%45.4–51.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%80.6–84.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%71.4–76.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.4%52.3–60.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%63.9–76.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.7%18.1–23.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.8%28.7–35.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.1%25–29.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.2%21.2–25.3 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.4%14–17.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%13–15.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.7%19.9–23.7 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%31.6–38.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.4–17.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%16.1–19.8 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7.2–8.5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%9–11.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.7–5.6 | 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 Humble
Is Humble a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Humble is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #393 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Humble?
CDC estimates 40.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.7% and 45%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Humble?
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital in Humble, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Humble’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Humble have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.1–26%), 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 Humble more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Humble.
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.