Houston, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 2,125,069 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
The city is 43 feet above sea level.
Cultural Attractions
Houston boasts that its theater district is second only to New York's, with eight performing arts organizations.
Recreation
The Rockets, Astros, and Texans are there for the professional sports fans. Do-it-yourselfers can golf, garden, skate, or do just about anything else in the city's 300-plus parks.
Historical
Houston was once the capital of the Republic of Texas.
Economy
Energy, aeronautics, and shipping anchor an increasingly diversified local economy.
| Air quality [details] | 88 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | N/A |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 610 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 108 / 175 / 192 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 8 / 8 / 8 |
Closest hospitals
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Medical Center | Houston, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Highland Park Care Center | Houston, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Quentin Mease Community Hospital | Houston, TX | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Lexington Place Nursing & Rehabilitation | Houston, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Hermann Hospital | Houston, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| The Methodist Hospital Snf | Houston, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| St Dominic Village Nursing Home | Houston, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| West Janisch Health Care Center | Houston, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Hampton At Post Oak | Houston, TX | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Garden Terrace Alzheimers Center Of Excellence | Houston, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Brighton Gardens Of Bellaire | Bellaire, TX | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| The Vosswood Nursing Center | Houston, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Ashford Gardens | Houston, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Manda Ann Convalescent Home INC | Houston, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Winterhaven Healthcare Center | Houston, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Afton Oaks Nursing Center | Houston, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Courtyard Convalescent Center | Houston, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mission Care Centers-All Seasons | Houston, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Spring Branch Healthcare Center | Houston, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Spring Branch Transitional Care Center | Houston, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Village Healthcare Center | Houston, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation | Houston, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Jacinto City Healthcare Center | Houston, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Houston Nursing And Rehabilitation LP | Houston, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Forum At Memorial Woods Healthcare Center | Houston, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
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