Where Bellerive Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bellerive Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bellerive Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bellerive Acres
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Bellerive Acres
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.9%), vs 12.1% across Missouri. High blood pressure is also above the state: 46.7%, vs 36.5% across Missouri. In all, Bellerive Acres runs above Missouri on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bellerive Acres, and more people treating it
46.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 84.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bellerive Acres keeps up with checkups
It beats Missouri on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.5% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (67.1% vs 60.4%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Missouri figure falls outside Bellerive Acres’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Bellerive Acres adults…
Bellerive Acres runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bellerive Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Bellerive Acres
No hospital or community health center in Bellerive Acres itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bellerive Acres; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Bellerive Acres adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Bellerive Acres adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Bellerive Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Bellerive Acres and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy | C+ | 36% | 12.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Bel-Nor | C− | 37.3% | 17.3% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Cool Valley | D− | 45.4% | 21.7% | 22.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bellerive Acres adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bellerive Acres
Why doesn’t Bellerive Acres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bellerive Acres.
What hospital is closest to Bellerive Acres?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis in Saint Louis, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Bellerive Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bellerive Acres?
23 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Central Community Health Center in Saint Louis, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bellerive Acres.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.