On CDC estimates, Oyster Creek is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns
Oyster Creek differs from Texas on 9 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oyster Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oyster Creek
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Oyster Creek
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 13 adults have had cancer (7.7%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.7%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Oyster Creek runs above Texas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Oyster Creek sleeps less
43.1% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 38.2% across Texas. Habits ↓
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 Oyster Creek’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Oyster Creek’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oyster Creek is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 55% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 25%).
Out of every 100 Oyster Creek adults…
Oyster Creek runs above TX on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Oyster Creek
No hospital or community health center in Oyster Creek 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 Oyster Creek; ≈ 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 Oyster Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Oyster Creek 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Oyster Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Oyster Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Creek | C+ | 38.3% | 13.5% | 14.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oyster Creek adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oyster Creek
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oyster Creek is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Oyster Creek’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oyster Creek | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%19.7–26.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.5–16.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.1–19.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%33.5–43.2 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.7–15.4 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%34.4–41.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34–40.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%22.8–28.1 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–11 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6–8.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.5–19 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%11.6–17.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.1%24–32.7 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.9–20.2 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%38.8–47.2 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18%14.8–21.5 | 19.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%72.4–78.4 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.8%48.5–54.9 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.5–87.4 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%74.1–79.2 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.7%55.2–63.7 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.7%61.6–74.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19.2–25.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%24.1–30.2 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.9%15.2–18.7 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%13.2–16.6 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.4%11.1–13.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%27.7–36.1 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%12.8–17.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.1–17.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5–6.6 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.3–10 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.6–5 | 4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Oyster Creek
Is Oyster Creek a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oyster Creek is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oyster Creek?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 43.2%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oyster Creek?
CHI St. Luke's Health Brazosport in Lake Jackson, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Oyster Creek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oyster Creek have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.8–21.5%), 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 Oyster Creek 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 Oyster Creek.
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.