Photo: nsaum75¡שיחת! · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Webster is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Webster differs from Texas on 15 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Webster. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Webster
Binge drinking is the habit Webster doesn’t win on
19.8% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Texas, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Webster
Webster runs below Texas on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.2% vs 12.7%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.2%) and heart disease (4.2% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
Webster is an active town
Only 20.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.8% across Texas. Habits ↓
Webster has a top-rated hospital
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Webster’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Webster’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Webster is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #95 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 92% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 58%.
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). Webster’s median household income is $61,264; among the 9,242 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Texas
Share of adults, with the Texas figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Webster adults…
Webster runs below TX on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Webster
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in Webster, 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 Webster; ≈ 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 Webster adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Texas.
How Webster 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.
13.7% of Webster adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.6% across Texas.
Webster and the towns around it
Webster’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster | A− | 33.2% | 9.2% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| League City | A | 30.5% | 9.3% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Houston | C+ | 38% | 13.9% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Nassau Bay | A− | 32.8% | 11.3% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Friendswood | A | 29.6% | 10% | 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 Webster adults live with a disability (Texas 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Webster
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Webster is better than Texas on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Texas figure falls inside Webster’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Webster | TX | U.S. | vs TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%14.1–18 | 21.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.7–18.3 | 16.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%29–37.5 | 35.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 12.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.2%24.6–29.8 | 33.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.6%28.7–34.6 | 35.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.8%15–18.6 | 21.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.1 | 9.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 6.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 5.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.3–2.7 | 3.2% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.6–15.2 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.2%8.8–11.6 | 12.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.9–23.5 | 27.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.8%17.1–22.6 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%35.1–42.2 | 38.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.1%14.1–18.2 | 19.1% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.4%68.2–74.5 | 73.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.5%53.5–59.4 | 54.6% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%81.3–85 | 84.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.8%67–72.4 | 74.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.4%54.4–62.3 | 57.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%65.3–77.5 | 74.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.3–23.6 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.7%25.8–31.8 | 28.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%17.1–20.4 | 19.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%15.5–18.9 | 16.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.9–12.3 | 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) | 13.7%12.4–15.2 | 14.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%23.9–29.9 | 30.9% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 15.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 6.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 6.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 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 Webster
Is Webster a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Webster is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #95 of 641 in Texas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Webster?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 37.5%, against 35.6% across Texas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Webster?
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital in Webster, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Webster’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Webster have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.1–18.2%), 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 Webster 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 Webster.
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.