Photo: Fowlerphotography · CC BY 4.0Within Missouri, St. Robert is healthier than 59% of graded towns
St. Robert differs from Missouri on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Robert. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Robert
St. Robert is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, St. Robert is healthier than 38%. Against the 9,534 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 56%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in St. Robert
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.9%), vs 13.7% across Missouri. Housing insecurity (16.8% vs 12.1%) and utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 9%) are higher too. 15.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
St. Robert 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 ↓
St. Robert sleeps less
44.3% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 36.5% across Missouri. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in St. Robert
St. Robert runs below Missouri on seven chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5% vs 8.6%), heart disease (4.7% vs 6.8%) and arthritis (22.1% vs 28.8%). 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 St. Robert’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind St. Robert’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Robert is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #102 of 247 in Missouri. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress 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). St. Robert’s median household income is $62,641; among the 9,534 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where St. Robert compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 30.7% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 22.1% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.1% of St. Robert adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 St. Robert adults…
St. Robert runs below MO on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near St. Robert
1 community health center in St. Robert, 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 St. Robert; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Robert adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How St. Robert adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
1 in 3 St. Robert 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.
St. Robert and the towns around it
St. Robert’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Robert | C+ | 38.8% | 10.2% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Fort Leonard Wood | A− | 28.6% | 2.4% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Waynesville | B | 36.7% | 9.9% | 14.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Robert adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. Robert
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. Robert is better than Missouri on 8 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside St. Robert’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. Robert | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21%18.3–23.9 | 20.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.7–15 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.2–21.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%31–46.5 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.7–11.6 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%27.1–34.9 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.7%26.6–34.6 | 37.5% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.1%19.3–24.9 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.1–5.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%13–19.2 | 15.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14.3–19.6 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%24.7–34.2 | 28.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%13.9–20.4 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.3%37.4–51.2 | 36.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.2–13.1 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%71.2–79.2 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%51.8–59.3 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.8%77.2–82.2 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.5%66.2–72.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%55.6–66.2 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%61.2–77.6 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.2–28.7 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%29.3–39.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.4–26.5 | 20.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.9%16.3–22.1 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.8%14.6–19.6 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.2%10.7–14.2 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.9–12.8 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.1%12.8–17.6 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%30.4–39.5 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.3–14.8 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%17.1–21.7 | 17.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 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 St. Robert
Is St. Robert a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Robert is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #102 of 247 in Missouri. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in St. Robert?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 46.5%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. Robert?
Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, 21.9 miles in a straight line from St. Robert’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in St. Robert have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–13.1%), 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 St. Robert 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 St. Robert.
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.