Photo: Stedil · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Roman Forest is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Roman Forest differs from Texas on 14 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roman Forest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roman Forest
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Roman Forest
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 5.7% across Texas. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 6.1% across Texas. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 5.6% across Texas. In all, Roman Forest runs above Texas on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Roman Forest trails towns with similar incomes
Roman Forest is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, and only 1% of the 3,681 towns with similar household incomes ($104K–$173K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Roman Forest
50.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 54.6% across Texas. Among those 65 and older, 18.4% have lost all their teeth (Texas 12.5%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Roman Forest, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Texas 33.1%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 74.1% statewide. 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 Roman Forest’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Roman Forest’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Roman Forest is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 60% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Roman Forest’s median household income is $138,750; among the 3,681 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($104K–$173K), it’s healthier than 1%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Roman Forest adults…
Roman Forest runs above TX on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Roman Forest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Care in and near Roman Forest
1 community health center in Roman Forest, 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 Roman Forest; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Roman Forest adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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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.
14.9% of Roman Forest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Roman Forest and the towns around it
Roman Forest’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Forest | C− | 34.9% | 15.4% | 17% | CDC place |
| Woodbranch | C− | 34.6% | 14.6% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Patton Village | C | 35.4% | 12.3% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Roman Forest adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Roman Forest
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Roman Forest is better than Texas on 2 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Roman Forest’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Roman Forest | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.7%21.4–28 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.2–18.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.2–20.5 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%28.3–41.9 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.4–17.5 | 12.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%35.4–43.7 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37.3–45.9 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.8%27.4–34.2 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.9 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8.3–11 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.4%15.3–21.6 | 12.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.3–19.9 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30%25.3–34.9 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.4–19.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%35.1–43.7 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.6%13.1–18.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.5%71.7–78.8 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.1%46.8–53.2 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.2–87.7 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.3–81.8 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60%55.6–64.2 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70%62.8–76.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.4–27.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%24.7–31 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%15.9–19.4 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%13.3–16.5 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.9%13.3–16.5 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%30.8–39.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%15.9–21.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.4–18.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Roman Forest
Is Roman Forest a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Roman Forest is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Roman Forest?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 41.9%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Roman Forest?
Townsen Memorial Hospital in Humble, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Roman Forest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Roman Forest have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.1–18.2%), 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 Roman Forest 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 Roman Forest.
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.