Photo: Grguy2011 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Pearland as a whole is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Pearland beats Texas on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pearland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pearland
Against towns with similar incomes, Pearland’s lead shrinks
Pearland is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 63% of the 5,905 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$149K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Pearland keeps up with checkups
It beats Texas on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.8% vs 73.8%) and dentist visits (61.6% vs 54.6%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Pearland adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Texas. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Pearland
Pearland runs below Texas on COPD (4.2% vs 5.7%), heart disease (4.4% vs 5.6%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.2%). 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 Pearland’s likely range.
What’s behind Pearland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pearland is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #100 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 diabetes, still better than 68%.
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). Pearland’s median household income is $118,842; among the 5,905 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$149K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
At 129,930 residents, Pearland is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pearland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Pearland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Out of every 100 Pearland adults…
Pearland runs below TX on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Pearland 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 Pearland
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Pearland, 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 Pearland; ≈ 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.
22 miles of trails across 23 parks and preserves
How Pearland adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Pearland does better than Texas.
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Pearland and the towns around it
Pearland’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland | A− | 33.4% | 10.9% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Houston | C+ | 38% | 13.9% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Brookside Village | C+ | 38.1% | 14.8% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Manvel | B+ | 36.3% | 11.2% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Friendswood | A | 29.6% | 10% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Alvin | C | 38.1% | 12.6% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pearland adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pearland
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pearland is better than Texas on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Pearland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pearland | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.9–18.1 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.5–16.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%29.5–37.4 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%30–35.4 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%31.1–36.8 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20%18.2–22 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.6–6.6 | 6.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%4–4.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%7.2–10 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%19.8–24.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.3–18.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%38–45.5 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%11.2–13.8 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%74.1–79.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.6%58.7–64.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.7–89.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.8–77.7 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%56.6–63.8 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%69.2–79.6 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%16.7–21.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%24.1–29.5 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%12.1–14.5 | 19.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%11.3–13.8 | 16.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%7–8.3 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%8.2–10 | 14.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24%21.7–26.5 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.6–12.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.7–4.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3 | 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 Pearland
Is Pearland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pearland is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #100 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pearland?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 37.4%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pearland?
The Womans Hospital of Texas in Houston, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Pearland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pearland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.2–13.8%), 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 Pearland 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 Pearland.
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.