Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Pagedale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Pagedale differs from Missouri on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pagedale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pagedale
Making ends meet is harder in Pagedale
36% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 13.7% across Missouri (more than twice the Missouri rate). Utility shut-off threats (24.8% vs 9%) and housing insecurity (30.3% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 35.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Pagedale
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), 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%, vs 36.5% across Missouri. In all, Pagedale runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Pagedale
43.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 26.1% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Pagedale
Grades next door run from University City (A−) to Wellston (D−). Pagedale is a D−. Around town ↓
Pagedale is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pagedale is healthier than 2%. Against the 704 towns with similar household incomes ($23K–$39K), it’s healthier than 23%. 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 Pagedale’s likely range.
What’s behind Pagedale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pagedale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #238 of 247 in Missouri. All seven of Pagedale’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% 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). Pagedale’s median household income is $31,250; among the 704 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($23K–$39K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Pagedale 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% (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.
35.5% of Pagedale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Pagedale adults…
Pagedale runs below MO on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pagedale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Pagedale and the towns around it
Pagedale’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pagedale | D− | 46% | 21.7% | 22.6% | CDC place |
| University City | A− | 31% | 11.3% | 11% | CDC place |
| Hanley Hills | D− | 45.2% | 19.8% | 23.1% | CDC place |
| Wellston | D− | 48.8% | 22.2% | 27.3% | CDC place |
| Vinita Park | D− | 42.9% | 18.3% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Normandy | C+ | 36% | 12.6% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Greendale | — | — | — | — |
Greendale: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Pagedale
No hospital or community health center in Pagedale 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 Pagedale; ≈ 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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How Pagedale adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Pagedale runs above Missouri.
2 in 5 Pagedale 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pagedale adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pagedale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pagedale is better than Missouri on 5 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Pagedale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pagedale | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.6%30.2–37 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.1–20 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.2–22.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46%41.6–50.4 | 36.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.7%19.5–24 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 52%48.9–55 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%34.1–40 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.3%30.8–36.1 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.6%12.2–15.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.9–6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.6%6–7.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.1%21.7–31 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.6%19.8–25.6 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.9%38.7–47.1 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.6%42–51.1 | 36.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.4%10.3–14.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83%80.7–85.3 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43.3%39.6–46.8 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83.1–86.8 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%80.4–84.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%56.7–66.2 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%69.6–82.3 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%18.2–23.2 | 24.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 39.8%36.2–43.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.7%27.2–34.3 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36%32–40.4 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 30.3%27–34 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 24.8%22.1–27.7 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.2%17–21.5 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.5%31.3–39.8 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47%43.1–50.7 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.3%23.7–28.9 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.8%19.4–24.1 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.7 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.4%13.7–17.1 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 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 Pagedale
Is Pagedale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pagedale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #238 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pagedale?
CDC estimates 46% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.6% and 50.4%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pagedale?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis in Saint Louis, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Pagedale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pagedale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–14.5%), 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 Pagedale 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 Pagedale.
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.