On CDC estimates, Kemah is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns
Kemah differs from Texas on 8 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kemah. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kemah
Cancer runs high in Kemah
1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.6%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Kemah
Grades next door run from League City (A) to Bacliff (D). Kemah is a B+. Around town ↓
Fewer Kemah adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Kemah is insured
Only 12.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 19.1% across Texas. Checkups ↓
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 Kemah’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Kemah’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kemah is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #178 of 641 in Texas. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 72% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 54%.
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). Kemah’s median household income is $85,357; among the 10,374 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Kemah adults…
Kemah runs above TX on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Kemah residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Kemah and the towns around it
Kemah’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemah | B+ | 32.9% | 11.8% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Clear Lake Shores | A− | 31.6% | 12% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Bacliff | D | 39.7% | 15.1% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| League City | A | 30.5% | 9.3% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Seabrook | A | 32.9% | 9.7% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.2% of Kemah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kemah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Kemah
No hospital or community health center in Kemah 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 Kemah; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Kemah 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kemah adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kemah
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kemah is better than Texas on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Kemah’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kemah | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%16–21.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.3–14.6 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.6 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%25.8–40.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.1–39.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%32.3–40.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%21.4–27.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.3–6.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.3–12.9 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.5–14.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%19.9–28.3 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%15.5–22.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%32.8–42.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.6–14.9 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.6%70.7–78.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.6%53.8–61.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.6–89 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%72.8–78.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.5%54.6–64.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%65.7–80 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.2–26 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23.3–29.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15%13.6–16.6 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11.6–14.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%8–10.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.2%10–12.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%24.7–32.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.3–15 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.8–15.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.4–8.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 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 Kemah
Is Kemah a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kemah is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #178 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kemah?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 40.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kemah?
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital in Webster, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Kemah’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Kemah have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–14.9%), 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 Kemah more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kemah.
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.