Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Manvel is healthier than 35%
Manvel differs from Texas on 12 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manvel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manvel
Against towns with similar incomes, Manvel’s lead shrinks
Manvel is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, but 35% of the 5,908 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$149K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Manvel sleeps less
44.9% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 38.2% across Texas. Habits ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Manvel
Manvel runs below Texas on heart disease (4.7% vs 5.6%) and COPD (4.8% 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 Manvel’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Manvel’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manvel is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #173 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 86% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). Manvel’s median household income is $118,808; among the 5,908 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$149K), it’s healthier than 35%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
Out of every 100 Manvel adults…
Manvel runs below TX on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Manvel residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Manvel
No hospital or community health center in Manvel 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 Manvel; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Manvel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Manvel adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
11.8% of Manvel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Manvel and the towns around it
Manvel’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manvel | B+ | 36.3% | 11.2% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Alvin | C | 38.1% | 12.6% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Pearland | A− | 33.4% | 10.9% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Iowa Colony | B− | 39.7% | 10.9% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Manvel adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Manvel
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Manvel is better than Texas on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Manvel’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Manvel | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.4–20.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.1–12.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%31.8–41.1 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%31–37.2 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%30.2–36.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.8%18.6–23 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.1–13.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.6–13 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%20.8–27.4 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.3–19.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.9%40.5–48.9 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.2%12.3–16.5 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.4–79.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.1%53.8–60 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.4–88.6 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.8–77.5 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%56–64 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%67.5–79.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%17.3–22.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%24.5–30.6 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%14.3–17.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%13.5–16.8 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%9.1–11.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%8–9.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%10.6–13.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.1%23–29.2 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%10–12.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4–4.9 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 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 Manvel
Is Manvel a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manvel is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #173 of 641 in Texas. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Manvel?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 41.1%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Manvel?
The Womans Hospital of Texas in Houston, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Manvel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Manvel have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.3–16.5%), 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 Manvel 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 Manvel.
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.