Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0Moline Acres’ CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Moline Acres differs from Missouri on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moline Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moline Acres
Making ends meet is harder in Moline Acres
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (26%), 3 times the Missouri rate. Food insecurity (36.5% vs 13.7%) and housing insecurity (31% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 37.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Moline Acres
43.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 36.3% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Moline Acres
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.7%), vs 12.1% across Missouri. High blood pressure is also above the state: 52.1%, vs 36.5% across Missouri. In all, Moline Acres runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Moline Acres’ likely range.
What’s behind Moline Acres’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moline Acres is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Moline Acres’ estimates fall in the lowest 7% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 21.7% of adults, against 12.1% across Missouri and 12% 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). Moline Acres’ median household income is $55,132; among the 7,454 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Moline Acres compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 10.8% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83.2% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.1% of Moline Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moline Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Moline Acres adults…
Moline Acres runs below MO on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Moline Acres
No hospital or community health center in Moline Acres 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 Moline Acres; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Moline Acres adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Moline Acres runs above Missouri.
2 in 5 Moline Acres 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.
Moline Acres and the towns around it
Moline Acres’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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moline Acres | D− | 47% | 21.7% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors | D− | 45.9% | 21.1% | 23.7% | CDC place |
| Castle Point | D− | 46.3% | 20.3% | 22.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moline Acres adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moline Acres
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moline Acres is better than Missouri on 5 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Moline Acres’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moline Acres | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.4%30–37.1 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.1–20.2 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%18.9–23.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47%42.8–51.5 | 36.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.7%19.4–24.1 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 52.1%49.1–55.2 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33.8–39.8 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.4%30.9–36.2 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 14%12.5–15.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.8–6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.3–9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.3–12 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 36.3%30.7–42 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.8%19.8–26.3 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.7%38.6–47.3 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47%42.4–51.5 | 36.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.4–13.8 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.2%80.9–85.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.2%39.6–46.7 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.7–86.6 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%80–84 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%60.6–69.9 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%70.7–83.2 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%19–24.1 | 24.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 39.7%36.1–43.4 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30%26.6–33.7 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.5%32.1–40.8 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 31%27.3–34.5 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 26%23–29 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.7%17.3–22.1 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 37.1%32.3–41.7 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46.9%43.2–50.9 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26%23.4–28.9 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22%19.6–24.6 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.5 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.5%13.8–17.4 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 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 Moline Acres
Is Moline Acres a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moline Acres is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moline Acres?
CDC estimates 47% of adults have obesity, likely between 42.8% and 51.5%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moline Acres?
Christian Hospital Northeast in Saint Louis, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Moline Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moline Acres have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–13.8%), 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 Moline Acres 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 Moline Acres.
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.