Photo: Paul Sableman from St. Louis, MO · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Bonne Terre is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Bonne Terre differs from Missouri on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bonne Terre. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bonne Terre
Dental care lags in Bonne Terre
43.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 30% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bonne Terre
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.9%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. Utility shut-off threats (15.9% vs 9%) and no reliable transportation (14.1% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 21.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Bonne Terre is in the bottom 5% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Bonne Terre is healthier than only 5% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
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 Bonne Terre’s likely range.
What’s behind Bonne Terre’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bonne Terre is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #215 of 247 in Missouri. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 30% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bonne Terre’s median household income is $46,179; among the 4,404 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Bonne Terre compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.4% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bonne Terre adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.9% of Bonne Terre adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Bonne Terre adults…
Bonne Terre runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Bonne Terre residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bonne Terre
No hospital or community health center in Bonne Terre 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 Bonne Terre; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bonne Terre adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bonne Terre runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Bonne Terre 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.
Bonne Terre and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonne Terre | D | 44.3% | 13.4% | 25.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bonne Terre adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bonne Terre
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bonne Terre is better than Missouri on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Bonne Terre’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bonne Terre | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.8%24.6–32.8 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15–19.7 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.4–23.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.3%37.1–51.9 | 36.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.1%36–44.5 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31.1–39.2 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%23.7–29.9 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30%25.4–35 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.2%21.4–29.4 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38%32.4–44.1 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%14.8–21.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.2%38.4–51.6 | 36.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.2%11–17.7 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%70.7–78.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.6%39.8–47.4 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.5%73.3–79.7 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.6%67.4–73.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.7%50.3–60.9 | 64% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.9%58.8–76 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21–28.1 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%30.6–40.7 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%22.2–30.1 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.9%20.5–29.5 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.1%16.9–23.4 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.9%13.6–18.2 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%12.1–16.3 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.9%18–26.2 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.3%38–48.6 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%16–21.2 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23%20–26 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.1 | 8.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.4%10.7–14.1 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bonne Terre
Is Bonne Terre a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bonne Terre is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health, #215 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bonne Terre?
CDC estimates 44.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.1% and 51.9%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bonne Terre?
Parkland Health Center in Farmington, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Bonne Terre’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bonne Terre have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11–17.7%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bonne Terre more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bonne Terre.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.