Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Rosharon is healthier than 8%
Rosharon differs from Texas on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rosharon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rosharon
Rosharon trails towns with similar incomes
Rosharon is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, and only 8% of the 8,188 towns with similar household incomes ($77K–$128K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rosharon
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.8%), vs 19.3% across Texas. Housing insecurity (20.2% vs 16.4%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Rosharon has no health insurance
25.3% 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 Rosharon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Rosharon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rosharon is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 59% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Rosharon’s median household income is $102,678; among the 8,188 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 8%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Rosharon compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.2% of Rosharon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rosharon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
Out of every 100 Rosharon adults…
Rosharon runs below TX on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Rosharon residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Rosharon
No hospital or community health center in Rosharon 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 Rosharon; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Rosharon adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Rosharon runs above Texas.
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.
Rosharon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rosharon adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rosharon
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rosharon is better than Texas on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Rosharon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rosharon | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.3%22.2–28.5 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.4 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%35–44.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%12–15.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%32.4–38.6 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%31.2–37.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.2%19.1–23.5 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.7–10.9 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5–6.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.9%10.6–15.3 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.9–16.1 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%27.1–35.1 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.5–19.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.4%41–49.5 | 38.2% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 25.3%21.2–29.6 | 19.1% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.8%70.5–77 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.2%47–53.3 | 54.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%81.8–86.2 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%71.2–76.9 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.5%51.2–59.4 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.3%64.6–77 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%17.4–22.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.5%29.2–36.1 | 28.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.8%21.7–26 | 19.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.2%18.2–22.4 | 16.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%11.2–14 | 10.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%11.2–13.4 | 10.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.2%14.5–17.9 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%28.3–35.8 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.8–16.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.6–18.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 6.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 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 Rosharon
Is Rosharon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rosharon is healthier than 31% 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 Rosharon?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 44.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rosharon?
Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital in Sugar Land, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Rosharon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rosharon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 25.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.2–29.6%), 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 Rosharon 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 Rosharon.
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.