Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Overland is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Overland differs from Missouri on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Overland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Overland
Making ends meet is harder in Overland
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.3%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. Housing insecurity (17.2% vs 12.1%) and utility shut-off threats (12.7% vs 9%) are higher too. 16.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Overland adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (23.3%), vs 20.1% across Missouri. Loneliness is above the state too: 35.4%, vs 31.7% across Missouri. Mind & connection ↓
Health varies a lot right around Overland
Grades next door run from Olivette (A) to Vinita Park (D−). Overland is a C−. Around town ↓
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 Overland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Overland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Overland is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #151 of 247 in Missouri. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Overland’s median household income is $61,773; among the 9,349 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Few Missouri towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Overland is healthier than 39% of graded towns, against 21% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Overland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
How Overland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Overland runs above Missouri.
1 in 3 Overland 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.
Overland and the towns around it
Overland’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overland | C− | 35.6% | 13.2% | 19.1% | CDC place |
| Sycamore Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinita Park | D− | 42.9% | 18.3% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Breckenridge Hills | D | 39.4% | 14.3% | 20.8% | CDC place |
| St. John | D | 39% | 14.7% | 23.1% | CDC place |
| Charlack | C− | 37.8% | 12.7% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| University City | A− | 31% | 11.3% | 11% | CDC place |
| Olivette | A | 28% | 10.6% | 9.9% | CDC place |
Sycamore Hills: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Overland adults…
Overland runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Overland residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Overland
No hospital or community health center in Overland 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 Overland; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Overland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Overland adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Overland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Overland is better than Missouri on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Overland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Overland | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%21.4–26.4 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14–17.3 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17.1–21 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%31.7–39.6 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%35.3–41.1 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.7–39.5 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%26.2–31 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.7–8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.6%14.3–21.2 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%16.8–21.5 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%28.8–35.7 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%14–18.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%32.5–40.9 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9.7–12.9 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74.5–79.9 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.6%52–59 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81.4–85 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.7–79.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.8–67.9 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%67.2–80.7 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%22–27.6 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%32.1–39.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%20.7–26.2 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%17–21.9 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%15.2–19.4 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.1%14–18.4 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%35.6–42.4 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15.4–19.2 | 15.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%17.4–21.3 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 8.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.7–12 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 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 Overland
Is Overland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Overland is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #151 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Overland?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 39.6%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Overland?
SSM Health Depaul Hospital St. Louis in Bridgeton, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Overland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Overland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–12.9%), 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 Overland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Overland.
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.