Photo: 25or6to4 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Weston is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Weston differs from Missouri on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weston
Fewer Weston adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Missouri. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Weston
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.6% across Missouri. Conditions ↓
Weston is an active town
Only 23.6% 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 Weston’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Weston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weston is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 74% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Weston’s median household income is $88,750; among the 10,111 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Weston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Out of every 100 Weston adults…
Weston runs below MO on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
6.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Weston
No hospital or community health center in Weston 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 Weston; ≈ 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 Weston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
How Weston adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Weston does better than Missouri.
1 in 4 Weston 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.
Weston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | B+ | 36.7% | 10.5% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weston adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Weston
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Weston is better than Missouri on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Weston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Weston | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%13.7–19.9 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11–15.2 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.3–17.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%30.3–43.5 | 36.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%8.9–12.3 | 12.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%31.8–40 | 36.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35–43.4 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.2–33.1 | 28.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%5.6–8.5 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%9.4–14.9 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%10.1–16.3 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%19.1–28.7 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.4–19 | 16.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%27.4–41.1 | 36.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%4.8–8.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.7–83.7 | 78.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.6%62.5–70.4 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.4–89.3 | 84.5% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.1–80.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%63.5–73.5 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.9%71.5–86.6 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.5–27.6 | 24.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.5%23–32 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.9%13.9–20 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%6.5–11 | 13.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.5–10.2 | 12.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%4.9–7.3 | 9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%4.8–7 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%4.6–8.4 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%26.8–36.9 | 36.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.1–16.1 | 15.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.1–17.1 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7–9.3 | 8.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.1–8.8 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.7 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Weston
Is Weston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Weston is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Weston?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 43.5%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Weston?
Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Weston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Weston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–8.5%), 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 Weston more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weston.
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.