Photo: Jim Evans · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, La Marque is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
La Marque differs from Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for La Marque. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Marque
Stroke, COPD and high blood pressure run high in La Marque
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.2% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.7% across Texas. High blood pressure is also above the state: 40.7%, vs 33.1% across Texas. In all, La Marque runs above Texas on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in La Marque
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.2%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 10.7%) and housing insecurity (20.5% vs 16.4%) are higher too. 22% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in La Marque, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 77.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 La Marque’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind La Marque’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Marque is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #430 of 641 in Texas. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 46% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). La Marque’s median household income is $71,102; among the 10,594 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 La Marque adults…
La Marque runs above TX on 7 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.
22% of La Marque adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of La Marque adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near La Marque
No hospital or community health center in La Marque 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 La Marque; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How La Marque 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.
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La Marque and the towns around it
La Marque’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Marque | C− | 38.9% | 15.6% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Hitchcock | C | 37% | 14.1% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Texas City | C− | 38.3% | 15% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Bayou Vista | B+ | 31.8% | 12.7% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of La Marque adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for La Marque
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, La Marque is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside La Marque’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | La Marque | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.3%22.5–28.2 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.9%31.4–46.8 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.7%36.7–44.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32.1–40.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.2–29.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.4–22.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%13.1–17.2 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.4%26.9–36.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.3–19.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%36.5–46.6 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.7%16.5–20.8 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%72.1–79.2 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.2%47.4–54.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.8–87.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.8–79.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.8%54.7–64.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%65–79.1 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.3–24.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.5%27.3–33.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.2%23.1–27.3 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.5%18.5–22.5 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.5%13–16.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.8%11.7–13.9 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22%20–24 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%30.7–39.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%15.8–20.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.6–18.1 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–7.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9–11.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.9–5.8 | 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 La Marque
Is La Marque a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, La Marque is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #430 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in La Marque?
CDC estimates 38.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 46.8%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to La Marque?
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston in Galveston, 12.8 miles in a straight line from La Marque’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in La Marque have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.5–20.8%), 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 La Marque 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 La Marque.
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.