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Berkeley, MO Health Statistics
44.9% of adults have obesity and 19.0% have diabetes, among about 8,228 residents.
- Obesity
- 44.9%
- #51 of 964 · +11.6 pts
- Diabetes
- 19.0%
- #37 of 964 · +6.9 pts
- Smoking
- 23.4%
- +10.6 pts
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 13.5%
- +2.4 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- Utility shutoff threat25.2% vs 8.0%
- Received SNAP35.8% vs 12.8%
- Tooth loss (65+)29.9% vs 12.6%
Lower than the U.S.
- Cancer5.1% vs 7.7%
- Binge drinking12.3% vs 15.9%
Health measures
Berkeley, MO compared with Missouri and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.9%+11.6 pts | 36.6% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 19.0%+6.9 pts | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 47.2%+12.8 pts | 36.5% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 35.1%-1.3 pts | 37.5% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%+1.2 pts | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 5.7%+2.3 pts | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 13.5%+3.3 pts | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 10.2%+3.7 pts | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.1%-2.6 pts | 8.6% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 30.2%+5.0 pts | 28.8% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 22.6%+1.0 pts | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 29.9%+17.3 pts | 15.8% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 23.4%+10.6 pts | 16.0% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%-3.6 pts | 16.3% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 41.5%+16.3 pts | 28.8% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 45.4%+9.3 pts | 36.5% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 13.5%+2.4 pts | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 80.6%+3.8 pts | 78.4% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 43.3%-18.4 pts | 60.4% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 79.1%+3.6 pts | 77.2% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.2%-4.0 pts | 84.4% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 60.7%-3.0 pts | 64.0% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 76.4%about the same | 74.7% | 76.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in Berkeley, MO?
- About 44.9% of adults in Berkeley, MO have obesity, compared with 36.6% in Missouri and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #51 of 964 cities and towns in Missouri.
- How common is diabetes in Berkeley, MO?
- About 19.0% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (Missouri 12.1%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in Berkeley, MO?
- About 23.4% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.
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