Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Brentwood is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Brentwood differs from Missouri on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brentwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brentwood
COPD and stroke are less common in Brentwood
Brentwood runs below Missouri on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 8%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.6%) and diabetes (7.1% vs 12.1%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Brentwood doesn’t win on
20.3% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Missouri, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Brentwood is an active town
Only 17.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Brentwood’s likely range.
What’s behind Brentwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brentwood is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #7 of 247 in Missouri. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 81%.
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). Brentwood’s median household income is $99,719; among the 8,638 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Brentwood adults…
Brentwood runs below MO on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Brentwood
No hospital or community health center in Brentwood 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 Brentwood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brentwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Brentwood adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Brentwood does better than Missouri.
1 in 3 Brentwood 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.
4.4% of Brentwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Brentwood and the towns around it
Brentwood’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | A+ | 26.5% | 7.1% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Webster Groves | A+ | 26.5% | 8.6% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Maplewood | A− | 30.1% | 8% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Richmond Heights | A+ | 27.3% | 7.9% | 9% | CDC place |
| Rock Hill | A | 29.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brentwood adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brentwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brentwood is better than Missouri on 24 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Brentwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brentwood | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 14.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.5%23.2–30.1 | 36.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.1%24.8–29.7 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.9%29.3–34.8 | 37.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.7–23.8 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.9–8.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.6–4.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.2–9.7 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.6–10.8 | 16% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.5%15.2–20.1 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%17.7–23.1 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.5%25.8–33.4 | 36.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.9%4–6 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%73.4–79.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.3%68.2–74.1 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.4–87.9 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%71.1–76.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.2%67.1–75 | 64% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.7%74.6–85.7 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.7–27.3 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%28–34.6 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.6%14.5–18.9 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.5%5.4–7.8 | 13.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6.1–8.5 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.3–5.8 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.4%3.5–5.4 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%22.5–28.2 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.8–13.9 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.4–3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.2 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Brentwood
Is Brentwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brentwood is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #7 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brentwood?
CDC estimates 26.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.2% and 30.1%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brentwood?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis in Saint Louis, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Brentwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brentwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–6%), 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 Brentwood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brentwood.
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.