Photo: Adavyd · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Missouri City is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Missouri City beats Texas on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Missouri City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Missouri City
Missouri City keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.9% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (61% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
Missouri City adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.6% vs 16.9%) and depression (17% vs 21.2%) both run below Texas. Mind & connection ↓
Nearly everyone in Missouri City is insured
Only 12.2% 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 Missouri City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Missouri City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Missouri City is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #174 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 88% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Missouri City’s median household income is $94,390; among the 9,383 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 62%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Missouri City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Missouri City adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Missouri City does better than Texas.
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Out of every 100 Missouri City adults…
Missouri City runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Missouri City
2 community health centers in Missouri 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 Missouri 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
38 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Missouri City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Missouri City and the towns around it
Missouri City’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri City | B+ | 32.6% | 14.1% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Sienna | A+ | 29.1% | 9.2% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Stafford | B | 32.9% | 13.6% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Houston | C+ | 38% | 13.9% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Sugar Land | A | 24.8% | 12.2% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Fresno | C+ | 38.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Fifth Street | B− | 36% | 13% | 10% | CDC place |
| Arcola | B | 35.3% | 12.2% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Missouri City adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Missouri City
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Missouri City is better than Texas on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Missouri City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Missouri City | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.7–21 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13.1–16.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%26.8–39.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.5–15.9 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%33.1–40.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.1–41 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.4%19.9–25.3 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–11 | 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 | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.7–11.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%9–11.8 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%22.1–29.8 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.3–16.1 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%33.5–45.3 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%10.9–13.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.7–81 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.7–64.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.6–90.1 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.8–81.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%59–68.5 | 57.9% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%72–84.3 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%14.6–19.8 | 21.2% | 20.6% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.8%26.5–33.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%14.4–17.4 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%13–16 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.9–9.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%10.2–12.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.9%22.8–29.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.6–14.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.6–5.4 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.2–7.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 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 Missouri City
Is Missouri City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Missouri City is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #174 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Missouri City?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 39.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Missouri City?
St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Missouri City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Missouri City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–13.7%), 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 Missouri City 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 Missouri 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.