Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0Pine Lawn’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Pine Lawn differs from Missouri on 29 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pine Lawn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Lawn
More Pine Lawn adults get no exercise
55.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri (about twice the Missouri rate). Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Pine Lawn
34% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 44.6% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Pine Lawn
1 in 10 adults have had a stroke (10.2%), 3 times the Missouri rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (29.5%), more than twice the Missouri rate. COPD is also above the state: 18.3%, vs 8% across Missouri. In all, Pine Lawn 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 Pine Lawn’s likely range.
What’s behind Pine Lawn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pine Lawn is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Pine Lawn’s estimates fall in the lowest 1% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 55.6% of adults, against 28.8% across Missouri and 24.7% 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). Pine Lawn’s median household income is $24,837; among the 206 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($19K–$31K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Pine Lawn compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 9.2% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 82.8% (U.S. 77.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Lawn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Pine Lawn adults…
Pine Lawn runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Pine Lawn residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Missouri. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Pine Lawn
1 community health center in Pine Lawn, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Pine Lawn; ≈ 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).
How Pine Lawn adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Pine Lawn runs above Missouri.
2 in 5 Pine Lawn 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.
60.8% of Pine Lawn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Pine Lawn and the towns around it
Pine Lawn’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Lawn | D− | 53.1% | 29.5% | 34.3% | CDC place |
| Northwoods | D− | 45.1% | 23.7% | 21.2% | CDC place |
| Hillsdale | D− | 46% | 18.2% | 22.9% | CDC place |
| Velda Village Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Jennings | D− | 48.5% | 24.1% | 26.8% | CDC place |
| Uplands Park | — | — | — | — |
Velda Village Hills and Uplands Park: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pine Lawn adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pine Lawn
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pine Lawn is better than Missouri on 4 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Pine Lawn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pine Lawn | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 48.4%44.5–52 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 25%22.4–27.4 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.4%22.2–26.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 53.1%48.8–57.5 | 36.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 29.5%26.9–32.2 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 59.7%56.7–62.6 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36.8–43 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 39%36.3–41.9 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 15.3%13.7–17 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 12.4%11.2–13.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 18.3%16.3–20.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 10.2%9.2–11 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 44.6%39.1–50.4 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 34.3%30.6–37.8 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 55.6%51.2–59.8 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 9.2%7.8–10.7 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 49.5%45–54 | 36.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.3%15.5–21.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%80.5–85 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 34%30.8–37.1 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.5%78.3–82.7 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.1%81.2–85 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.2%52.2–61.9 | 64% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%64.4–78.8 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%20.6–26 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 41.5%37.8–45.5 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.8%29.3–36.5 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 55.4%51.1–59.6 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 42.9%39.1–46.5 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 39.7%36.3–42.9 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 31.4%28.4–34.4 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 60.8%56.7–64.9 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 58.9%55.2–62.5 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 38.1%35–41.1 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 29.9%26.9–32.7 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 19.6%17.8–21.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 25%22.4–27.3 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 15.8%14.2–17.4 | 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 Pine Lawn
Is Pine Lawn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pine Lawn is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pine Lawn?
CDC estimates 53.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 48.8% and 57.5%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pine Lawn?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis in Saint Louis, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Pine Lawn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pine Lawn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.5–21.6%), 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 Pine Lawn more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pine Lawn.
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.