Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0Where Uplands Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Uplands Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Uplands Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Uplands Park
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Uplands Park
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.7%), about twice the Missouri rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (25.2%), about twice the Missouri rate. High blood pressure is also above the state: 57.7%, vs 36.5% across Missouri. In all, Uplands Park runs above Missouri on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Uplands Park
35.9% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 13.7% across Missouri (more than twice the Missouri rate). Utility shut-off threats (24.6% vs 9%) and housing insecurity (29.4% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 36.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Uplands Park adults get no exercise
45% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
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 Uplands Park’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Uplands Park adults…
Uplands Park runs below MO on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.2% of Uplands Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Uplands Park
No hospital or community health center in Uplands Park 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 Uplands Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Uplands Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Uplands Park adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Uplands Park runs above Missouri.
2 in 5 Uplands Park 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.
Uplands Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
| Velda Village Hills | — | — | — | — |
Velda Village Hills: 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 Uplands Park adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Uplands Park
Why doesn’t Uplands Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Uplands Park.
What hospital is closest to Uplands Park?
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis in Saint Louis, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Uplands Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Uplands Park?
31 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Central Community Health Center in Saint Louis, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Uplands Park.
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. 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.