Health Profile of Missouri City, Texas
Missouri City Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Missouri City Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Missouri City | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 11.1% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.4% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Missouri City is 80.0 years, about 2.0 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 11.1%, lower than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.4% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
28,413 residents in Missouri City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 702 202 men · 501 women
- 75–84 2,827 1,254 men · 1,573 women
- 65–74 6,744 3,076 men · 3,669 women
- 50–64 18,140 8,447 men · 9,694 women
Younger residents
18,371 residents in Missouri City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,712 2,843 boys · 2,870 girls
- 7–12 5,490 2,997 boys · 2,493 girls
- 3–7 4,168 2,164 boys · 2,004 girls
- 0–3 2,999 1,387 boys · 1,613 girls
About 1,729 residents in Missouri City (2.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Missouri City | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.8% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.4% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.3% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Missouri City is about 43% lower than in Texas. The rate of cancer in Missouri City is about 27% lower than in Texas. The rate of diabetes in Missouri City is about 18% lower than in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Missouri City | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.1% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.8% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Missouri City is about 29% lower than in Texas. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Missouri City is about 26% lower than in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 91,511 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 367.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Missouri City is 80.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.73 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Missouri City | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 9.19 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 9.2 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Missouri City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Missouri City, TX Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Missouri City, TX compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri City, TX | 83,037 | 80.0 yrs #2/3 | 11.1% #2/3 | 33.3% #2/3 |
| Fresno, TX | 20,405 | 78.6 yrs | 18.5% | 37.5% |
| Sienna, TX | 22,341 | 80.4 yrs | 6.5% | 32.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Missouri City, Texas has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Texas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Missouri City, Texas.
Is Missouri City, Texas a healthy place to live?
Missouri City, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Missouri City, Texas?
People in Missouri City, Texas can expect to live 80.0 years on average, 2.0 years longer than the Texas average of 78.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Missouri City, Texas?
11.1% of residents in Missouri City, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 9 people, 6.0 points below the Texas rate of 17.1%.
What is the obesity rate in Missouri City, Texas?
33.3% of adults in Missouri City, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.2 points below the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Missouri City, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 91,511 cigarettes a day, 2.7 million a month, or 33.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.0 million minutes a day and 367.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Missouri City is 80.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 8.73 lifetimes a year.
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