On CDC estimates, Lakeshire is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Lakeshire differs from Missouri on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakeshire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeshire
Lakeshire is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lakeshire is healthier than 74%. Against the 9,441 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Lakeshire doesn’t win on
18.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Missouri, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Lakeshire
Lakeshire runs below Missouri on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.5% vs 12.1%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.6%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 6.8%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Lakeshire 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 Lakeshire’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Lakeshire’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lakeshire is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 86% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Lakeshire’s median household income is $62,115; among the 9,441 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
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.
Out of every 100 Lakeshire adults…
Lakeshire runs below MO on 7 of 12 conditions. 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.
7.3% of Lakeshire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Care in and near Lakeshire
No hospital or community health center in Lakeshire 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 Lakeshire; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeshire adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Lakeshire adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Lakeshire 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.
Lakeshire and the towns around it
Lakeshire’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lakeshire adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lakeshire
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lakeshire is better than Missouri on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Lakeshire’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lakeshire | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%13.6–19.2 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15–19.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.1%26.4–34.2 | 36.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.1–10.9 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.7–35.5 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%32.4–38.3 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%24.2–29.3 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.7–6.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.3–7.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%8.8–13.4 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11–17.4 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.3–27 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16.4–21.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%27.9–35.8 | 36.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%4.9–8.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%74–79.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%61.5–68 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83–87.6 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.6–79 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.2%64.9–73.3 | 64% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69.5–82.2 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23.1–29.1 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%28.8–36.3 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.8–21.7 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%7.4–12.4 | 13.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%7.7–12 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%5.8–8.6 | 9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.5–8.1 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.3%5.4–9.6 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%27.7–35.9 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.3–14.4 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13–18.2 | 17.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6–7.9 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.5–9.2 | 9.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.5 | 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 Lakeshire
Is Lakeshire a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lakeshire is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lakeshire?
CDC estimates 30.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 34.2%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lakeshire?
Mercy Hospital South in Saint Louis, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Lakeshire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lakeshire have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–8.5%), 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 Lakeshire more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakeshire.
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.