Photo: Fredlyfish4 · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Missouri, Pacific is healthier than 61% of graded towns
Pacific differs from Missouri on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pacific. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pacific
Pacific is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Pacific’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Pacific looks healthier next to Missouri than next to the country
It’s healthier than 61% of the 247 Missouri towns we grade, but 39% of towns nationwide. Much of Missouri scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Pacific doesn’t win on
19.1% of adults binge drink, vs 16.3% across Missouri. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Pacific is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pacific is healthier than 39%. Against the 9,574 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 58%. 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 Pacific’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Pacific’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pacific is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #98 of 247 in Missouri. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 65% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Pacific’s median household income is $62,860; among the 9,574 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Pacific
No hospital or community health center in Pacific 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 Pacific; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Pacific adults…
Pacific runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pacific adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Pacific adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 Pacific 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.
10.2% of Pacific adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Pacific and the towns around it
Pacific’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | C+ | 39.2% | 11.1% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Gray Summit | C | 40.3% | 11.5% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Eureka | A− | 29% | 9.1% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pacific adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pacific
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pacific is better than Missouri on 1 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Pacific’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pacific | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.1%17.7–22.7 | 20.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.4–15.7 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16.1–19.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%33.4–45.1 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%31.7–38.3 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.3–39.3 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%24.2–29.7 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.7–8.7 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%14.8–21.5 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.4–19.1 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%24.6–32.4 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.7–21.9 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%31.7–42.1 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.3–10.3 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73.8–79.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.7%53.4–59.8 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.9–84.7 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%71.8–77.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%57.4–66.6 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%64.9–79.9 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.8–28.2 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%27.2–35.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%18.3–23.8 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%11.1–15.5 | 13.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.6–14.2 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.8–10.3 | 9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.4–9.6 | 8.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.2%8.5–12 | 10.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%31.8–39.3 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.6–16.3 | 15.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.7–19.7 | 17.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.6 | 8.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.9–10.1 | 9.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 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 Pacific
Is Pacific a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pacific is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #98 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pacific?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 45.1%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pacific?
Mercy Hospital Washington in Washington, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Pacific’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pacific have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% 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 Pacific 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 Pacific.
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.