On CDC estimates, Stafford is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Stafford beats Texas on 4 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stafford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stafford
What’s behind Stafford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stafford is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #213 of 641 in Texas. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 81% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Stafford’s median household income is $87,432; among the 10,211 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$109K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Stafford
2 community health centers in Stafford, 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 Stafford; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Stafford adults…
Stafford runs below TX on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Stafford residents are 65 or older, vs 13% across Texas. Heart disease, COPD and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Stafford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Stafford adults are doing
About the same as Texas on each measure.
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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.
15.1% of Stafford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Stafford and the towns around it
Stafford’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | B | 32.9% | 13.6% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Sugar Land | A | 24.8% | 12.2% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Missouri City | B+ | 32.6% | 14.1% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Fifth Street | B− | 36% | 13% | 10% | CDC place |
| Meadows Place | A− | 28.7% | 13.4% | 9.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stafford adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stafford
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stafford is better than Texas on 4 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Stafford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stafford | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.8–23.9 | 21.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.6–13.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.6–18.2 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%26.6–40 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.9–15.3 | 12.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29.5–37.1 | 33.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%30.7–38.7 | 35.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.4%17–22 | 21.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.6%4.1–5 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.2% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10.1–15 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.4–14 | 12.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29%24.8–33.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.9–17.3 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%34.3–46.9 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.4%14.3–18.7 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%70.6–78 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.5%50.9–58.1 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.3–86.8 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%72.1–77.6 | 74.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.3%52.2–62.6 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.1–82.4 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.1%15.4–21.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.4%27.7–35.3 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.9%18–21.8 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%15.4–19 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%10–12.5 | 10.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.7–11.5 | 10.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.1%13.6–16.6 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%23.9–31.4 | 30.9% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.3–14.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.6–15.7 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.4–5.6 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 6.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%7–8.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 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 Stafford
Is Stafford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stafford is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #213 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stafford?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 40%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stafford?
St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Stafford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stafford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.3–18.7%), 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 Stafford 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 Stafford.
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.