Lake Jackson, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 27,050 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Lake Jackson lies south of Houston and southwest of Galveston, just north of the Gulf of Mexico.
Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the Dr. Freeman's Antique/Historical Dental Museum, Jackson Plantation Archaeological Site, and Sea Center Texas. The college campus houses the Museum of Natural Science.
Recreation
The city's Wilderness Park offers a hiking trail, views of the Brazos River, and wildlife, including wild pigs and alligators, spread out over 482 acres.
Historical
In the early 1940s, Lake Jackson was created as a housing project for employees of Dow Chemical Co.
Economy
Top employers include Dow Chemical Co., the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and Infinity Group.
| Air quality [details] | 106 |
| 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 / 8 / 9 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 8 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Brazosport Memorial Hospital | Lake Jackson , TX | No |
| Mainland Medical Center | Texas City , TX | No |
| Clear Lake Regional Medical Center | Webster , TX | No |
| CHRISTUS St. John Hospital | Nassau Bay , TX | No |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Health System | Galveston , TX | No |
| Woman's Hospital of Texas | Houston , TX | Yes |
| Harris County Hospital District | Houston , TX | No |
| Bayshore Medical Center | Pasadena , TX | No |
| Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital | Houston , TX | No |
| Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center | Houston , TX | Yes |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston , TX | Yes |
| St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital | Houston , TX | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital | Houston , TX | Yes |
| TIRR Memorial Hermann | Houston , TX | Yes |
| University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Houston , TX | Yes |
| Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center | Houston , TX | No |
| Texas Orthopedic Hospital | Houston , TX | No |
| Park Plaza Hospital | Houston , TX | No |
| West Houston Medical Center | Houston , TX | No |
| St. Joseph Hospital | Houston , TX | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Jackson Healthcare Center | Lake Jackson, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Plantation Health Care Center | Lake Jackson, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Village On The Creek Health Care Center | Clute, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Woodlake Nursing Home | Clute, 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 |
| Sweeny House | Sweeny, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Laurel Court | Alvin, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bay Villa Healthcare Center | Bay City, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Matagorda House Healthcare Center | Bay City, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Matagorda Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Bay City, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Spjst Rest Home No 2 | Needville, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | 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 |
| 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 |
| Bayou Pines Care Center | La Marque, TX | Too new to rate | Medicaid |
| Gulf Health Care Center In Galveston | Galveston, 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 |
| First Colony Health And Rehabilitation Center | Missouri City, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park Manor Of Quail Valley | Missouri City, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Windsong Village Convalescent Center INC | Pearland, 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 |
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