Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Normandy is healthier than 95%
Normandy differs from Missouri on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Normandy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Normandy
Normandy is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Normandy is healthier than 38%. Against the 502 towns with similar household incomes ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
More Normandy adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (27.1%), vs 20.1% across Missouri. Loneliness is above the state too: 40.6%, vs 31.7% across Missouri. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Normandy
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.2%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. Utility shut-off threats (15.7% vs 9%) and housing insecurity (20.8% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 19.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Normandy looks healthier next to Missouri than next to the country
It’s healthier than 59% of the 247 Missouri towns we grade, but 38% of towns nationwide. Much of Missouri scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Normandy
Normandy runs below Missouri on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.3% vs 8.6%), heart disease (4.9% vs 6.8%) and COPD (5.9% vs 8%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Missouri 18%). 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 Normandy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Normandy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Normandy is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #103 of 247 in Missouri. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 72% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Normandy’s median household income is $29,379; among the 502 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few Missouri towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Normandy is healthier than 59% of graded towns, against 38% nationally.
Where Normandy compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 30.2% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 22.6% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
How Normandy adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Normandy runs above Missouri.
2 in 5 Normandy 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.3% of Normandy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Normandy adults…
Normandy runs below MO on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Normandy residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Normandy
No hospital or community health center in Normandy 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 Normandy; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Normandy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Normandy and the towns around it
Normandy has the best Health Grade of the 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy | C+ | 36% | 12.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Cool Valley | D− | 45.4% | 21.7% | 22.9% | CDC place |
| Bellerive Acres | — | — | — | — | |
| Bel-Nor | C− | 37.3% | 17.3% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Pasadena Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Pasadena Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Norwood Court | — | — | — | — | |
| Ferguson | D− | 42.6% | 17.3% | 21.5% | CDC place |
Bellerive Acres, Pasadena Park and Norwood Court: fewer than 1,000 residents. Pasadena Hills: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Normandy adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Normandy
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Normandy is better than Missouri on 6 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Normandy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Normandy | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%19.6–24.5 | 20.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.4–14.3 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.1–22.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%32.3–39.9 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11.3–14.1 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%33.9–39.1 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.2%27.7–32.9 | 37.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.6%20.7–24.6 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.4%11.1–13.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.3%14.1–20.9 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.4%27.2–34.1 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.5–16.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.3%36–44.6 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.3–10.3 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%76.2–81.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.9%52.3–59.2 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.1%78.8–83.1 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%73.6–77.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%62.4–71 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.2%75.4–86.2 | 74.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.9–25.1 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 40.6%37–44.4 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.9–30.3 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.2%20–26.2 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.8%18.1–23.4 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.7%13.7–17.7 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.9%12.2–15.6 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.3%16.5–22.1 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.9%33.5–40.5 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%13.2–16.6 | 15.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%17.3–21.6 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Normandy
Is Normandy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Normandy is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #103 of 247 in Missouri. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Normandy?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 39.9%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Normandy?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis in Saint Louis, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Normandy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Normandy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10.3%), 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 Normandy more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Normandy.
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.