Photo: BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, League City as a whole is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
League City differs from Texas on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for League City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in League City
League City is an active town
Only 19.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. The town has 21 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
League City keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (65.8% vs 54.6%) and cholesterol checks (87.8% vs 84.6%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around League City
Grades next door run from Friendswood (A) to Bacliff (D). League City is an A. Around town ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in League City
League City runs below Texas on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.3% vs 12.7%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.2%) and COPD (4.3% vs 5.7%). 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 League City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind League City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, League City is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns, #56 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 93% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 75%.
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). League City’s median household income is $121,099; among the 5,599 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$151K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
At 119,905 residents, League City is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of League City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 League City adults…
League City runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of League City residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
League City and the towns around it
League City’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League City | A | 30.5% | 9.3% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Webster | A− | 33.2% | 9.2% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Friendswood | A | 29.6% | 10% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Nassau Bay | A− | 32.8% | 11.3% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Dickinson | C | 36.2% | 12.9% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Clear Lake Shores | A− | 31.6% | 12% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Texas City | C− | 38.3% | 15% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Kemah | B+ | 32.9% | 11.8% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near League City
1 community health center in League City, 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 League City; ≈ 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 League City adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, League City does better than Texas.
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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.
6.9% of League City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of League City adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for League City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, League City is better than Texas on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside League City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | League City | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.8–17.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.5%24–37.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%26.8–34.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%29.5–37.4 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.7%18.2–23.4 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.3–8.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.7%8.4–11.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.6%16.5–23 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20%16.7–23.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%30.9–40.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.1%70.2–77.6 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.8%62.5–69.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.3–89.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.1–76.3 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%58.5–67.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%70–82.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.5–24.9 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%22.1–27.7 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.2–7.9 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.9%20.6–27.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.4–12.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 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 League City
Is League City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, League City is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health, #56 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in League City?
CDC estimates 30.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 24% and 37.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to League City?
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital in Webster, 3.2 miles in a straight line from League City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in League City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–12.2%), 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 League City 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 League City.
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.