Joseph Sappington House · Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Concord is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Concord differs from Missouri on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Concord. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Concord
Concord keeps up with checkups
It beats Missouri on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.2% vs 60.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.1% vs 84.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Concord
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Fewer Concord adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Concord’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Concord’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Concord is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #48 of 247 in Missouri. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 60%.
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). Concord’s median household income is $89,038; among the 10,061 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Concord adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Concord adults…
Concord runs below MO on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.1% of Concord adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Concord
No hospital or community health center in Concord 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 Concord; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Concord adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Concord does better than Missouri.
3 in 10 Concord adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Concord and the towns around it
Concord’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | B+ | 29% | 10.9% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Green Park | A− | 27.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Mehlville | B | 30% | 10.8% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Affton | B+ | 29.6% | 10% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Sappington | A− | 27.8% | 10% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Lakeshire | B+ | 30.1% | 9.5% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Concord adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Concord
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Concord is better than Missouri on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Concord’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Concord | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.8–19 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.7–17.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29%25.4–32.8 | 36.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%34.1–40 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%36.2–42.4 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28.7–34 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–11.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.3–7.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.4–8.3 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.8–12 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%11.3–15.2 | 16% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 24.2%21.3–27.5 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.4–19 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.5%25.8–33.4 | 36.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5.1–7.1 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%77.2–82.1 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%66.1–72.2 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.7–89.4 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.4–83.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%67.1–75.2 | 64% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%71.3–83.6 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%21.2–26.8 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%27.7–34.2 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.8%15.6–20.3 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%7.1–9.7 | 13.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.9–9.3 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5–6.5 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%30.4–36.8 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.7–16.2 | 15.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.5–15.8 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 8.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 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 Concord
Is Concord a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Concord is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #48 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Concord?
CDC estimates 29% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.4% and 32.8%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Concord?
Mercy Hospital South in Saint Louis, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Concord’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Concord have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.1%), 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 Concord more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Concord.
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.