Where St. Louis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. Louis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Louis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Louis
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in St. Louis
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 7.3% across Oklahoma. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.7% across Oklahoma. Cancer is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 7.8% across Oklahoma. In all, St. Louis runs above Oklahoma on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in St. Louis, and more people treating it
49.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Oklahoma 38.5%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Oklahoma figure falls outside St. Louis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 St. Louis adults…
St. Louis runs above OK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Louis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oklahoma.
Care in and near St. Louis
No hospital or community health center in St. Louis 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 St. Louis; ≈ 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 Oklahoma
Share of adults, with the Oklahoma figure marked.
How St. Louis adults are doing
About the same as Oklahoma on each measure.
1 in 3 St. Louis 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.
14.9% of St. Louis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.1% across Oklahoma.
St. Louis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Louis adults live with a disability (Oklahoma 38.9%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in St. Louis
Why doesn’t St. Louis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for St. Louis.
What hospital is closest to St. Louis?
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee in Shawnee, 17.3 miles in a straight line from St. Louis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Louis.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oklahoma 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.