Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Hillsdale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Hillsdale differs from Missouri on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hillsdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hillsdale
Making ends meet is harder in Hillsdale
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (27%), 3 times the Missouri rate. Food insecurity (38.2% vs 13.7%) and housing insecurity (33.1% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 37.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Hillsdale adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (31.5%), vs 20.1% across Missouri. Loneliness is above the state too: 41.9%, vs 31.7% across Missouri. Mind & connection ↓
Hillsdale is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Hillsdale is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. 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 Hillsdale’s likely range.
What’s behind Hillsdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hillsdale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Hillsdale’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 22.6% of adults, against 17.5% across Missouri and 15.9% nationally.
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). Hillsdale’s median household income is $37,583; among the 1,758 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hillsdale compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.8% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.2% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 12% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.7% of Hillsdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
How Hillsdale adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Hillsdale runs above Missouri.
2 in 5 Hillsdale 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.
Out of every 100 Hillsdale adults…
Hillsdale runs below MO on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hillsdale
No hospital or community health center in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hillsdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Hillsdale and the towns around it
Hillsdale’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | D− | 46% | 18.2% | 22.9% | CDC place |
| Wellston | D− | 48.8% | 22.2% | 27.3% | CDC place |
| Velda Village Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Lawn | D− | 53.1% | 29.5% | 34.3% | CDC place |
| Normandy | C+ | 36% | 12.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Velda City | D− | 46.2% | 22.7% | 22.5% | CDC place |
Velda Village Hills: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hillsdale adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hillsdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hillsdale is better than Missouri on 5 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Hillsdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hillsdale | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32%28.1–36.3 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.8–19.2 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.6%20.1–25.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46%41.8–50.5 | 36.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.2%16.1–20.3 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.6%43.7–49.8 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%30–35.8 | 37.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25.7–30.8 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 14.1%12.6–15.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9%7.7–10.5 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.7%19.6–28.2 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.9%19.4–26.8 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41.4%36.7–46.4 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12%10.2–13.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.7%42.1–51.2 | 36.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%9.7–15.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.5–83.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.2%42.6–49.7 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.9%79–84.5 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.5–80.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%55.7–64.9 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.7%75.8–86.4 | 74.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.6–25.2 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.9%37.5–46 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.5%27.2–35.5 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 38.2%31.9–43.9 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 33.1%28–37.5 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 27%23.2–30.6 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 21%17.7–24 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 37.7%31.2–43.3 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.4%41–50 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.5%19.8–25.4 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.5%20.3–26.9 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.3 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 10%8.7–11.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.4%13.3–17.7 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 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 Hillsdale
Is Hillsdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hillsdale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hillsdale?
CDC estimates 46% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.8% and 50.5%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hillsdale?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis in Saint Louis, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Hillsdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hillsdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–15.6%), 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 Hillsdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hillsdale.
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.