The Missouri Foundation for Health Public Opinion Poll
Your voice shapes a healthier Missouri.
Most Missourians are likely to recommend the state as a place to live
The rising cost of living and cost of health care are the top problems facing the state
Having good jobs with benefits and opportunities for growth and meaningful work was highest rated factor that contributes to making a community healthy
Prices are going up - food and utilities, and it makes it hard for people. Jobs, they aren’t paying enough. Everything else is going up and you are not really making enough money is how I look at it.
A healthy community consists of many different things: good-paying jobs, affordable housing and education. And neighbors that look out for each other and help each other, not only in times of disaster.
A strong local economy begets many job opportunities, full employment, and a generally optimistic populace. Optimism is essential to mental health. Mental health, in turn, boosts physical health
The cost of all health care needs to come down. Health care is too expensive.
View the reports
How Missourians View Their Communities
Health Care and Mental Health
Economic Well-being and Personal Finances
Civic Engagement and Improving Missouri
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