Alvin, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 23,323 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Alvin is just south of Houston.
Cultural Attractions
Shimek's Gardens offers over 850 types of daylilies, and a variety of other flowers.
Recreation
The Bayou Widlife Park offers sights of exotic animals in their natural settings.
Historical
The town's original name was Morgan, but when residents discovered there was already a town by that name in Texas it was changed to Alvin, still honoring town founder Alvin Morgan.
Economy
The cattle, strawberry, and petroleum industries are key players in the city's economy.
| Air quality [details] | 81 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 87.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 324 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 74 / 143 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 8 / 8 |
Closest hospitals
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Court | Alvin, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Friendship Haven Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cen | Friendswood, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Friendswood Health Care Center | Friendswood, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Colonnades At Reflection Bay | Pearland, TX | Too new to rate | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Tuscany Village | Pearland, TX | Too new to rate | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Windsong Village Convalescent Center INC | Pearland, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Manorcare Health Services | Webster, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Regency Village | Webster, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Pointe Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Webster, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Baywind Village Convalescent Center | League City, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Harbourview Care Center | League City, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Regent Care Center Of League City | League City, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park Manor Of South Belt | Houston, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ashton Parke Care Center INC | Texas City, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bay Oaks Health Care Center | Texas City, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Country Village Care | Angleton, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Cypress Woods Care Center | Angleton, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bayou Pines Care Center | La Marque, TX | Too new to rate | Medicaid |
| Paramount Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Pasadena, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pasadena Care Center | Pasadena, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Vista Continuing Care Center | Pasadena, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Briarwood Nursing & Rehabilitation | Houston, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Manda Ann Convalescent Home INC | Houston, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Faith Memorial Nursing Home | Pasadena, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Afton Oaks Nursing Center | Houston, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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