Photo: Roastedbeanz1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Foristell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Foristell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Foristell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Foristell
Foristell is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Foristell’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Foristell
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Fewer Foristell adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 10 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 Foristell’s likely range.
Care in and near Foristell
No hospital or community health center in Foristell 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 Foristell; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Foristell adults…
Foristell runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. 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.
7.1% of Foristell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Foristell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Foristell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Foristell does better than Missouri.
3 in 10 Foristell 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.
Foristell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentzville | B+ | 36.6% | 9% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Foristell adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Foristell
Why doesn’t Foristell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Foristell.
What hospital is closest to Foristell?
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Foristell’s 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 Foristell?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health in Wentzville, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Foristell.
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.