Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Missouri City, TX
Missouri City and the surrounding Fort Bend County have been affected by rising drug and alcohol misuse. Here is some data related to alcohol and drug abuse in Missouri City and the surrounding Fort Bend County:1,2
- 18% of adults reported excessive drinking in Fort Bend County in 2021.
- 27% of motor vehicle-related deaths involved alcohol impairment in 2021.
- In 2021, alcohol was the primary substance in which individuals sought addiction treatment with 43% of individuals seeking rehab for alcohol misuse.
- 17% of individuals seeking rehab did so for cocaine and stimulant use.
- In 2021, 4% of individuals entered rehab for opioid misuse.
- In 2021, 31% of individuals seeking rehab were Black or African American.
- 31% of individuals seeking rehab were Hispanic in 2021.
- 30% of individuals seeking treatment were White in 2021.
Resources
- University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. (2022). County Health Rankings and Roadmaps: Texas-Fort Bend.
- The State of Texas Fort Bend County. (2020). Fort Bend County Public Safety Community Plan 2020-2021.
- City Of Missouri, Texas. (2016). Chapter Two: Community Snapshot.