F. D. Thomas House · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Camp Point is healthier than 74%
Camp Point trails Illinois on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Camp Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Camp Point
Dental care lags in Camp Point
58% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.4% across Illinois. Among those 65 and older, 16.6% have lost all their teeth (Illinois 10.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD and cancer run high in Camp Point
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. In all, Camp Point runs above Illinois on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Camp Point
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Camp Point is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Camp Point is healthier than 51%. Against the 9,466 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 74%. Health Grade ↓
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 Illinois figure falls outside Camp Point’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A.
What’s behind Camp Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Camp Point is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 65% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 36%).
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). Camp Point’s median household income is $62,188; among the 9,466 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Camp Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Out of every 100 Camp Point adults…
Camp Point runs above IL on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Camp Point
No hospital or community health center in Camp Point 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 Camp Point; ≈ 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).
How Camp Point adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Camp Point 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.
12.9% of Camp Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Camp Point and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Point | B− | 37.9% | 11.1% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Camp Point adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Camp Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Camp Point is better than Illinois on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Camp Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Camp Point | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%15.5–22.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%11.8–16.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.5–20.3 | 15.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%29.5–46.4 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.4–13 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.3%31.1–39.7 | 33% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.1–41.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%24.7–31.8 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.3–12 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%6.6–9.7 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.6%13.2–20.3 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%12.3–19.1 | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%19.7–29.9 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.4–22.8 | 17.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%29.9–44.5 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%5.7–9.9 | 9.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.5–81.2 | 77.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58%54.1–62 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%83.8–88.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%72.8–79 | 75.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%59.4–70.4 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.9%60.9–78 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%19.8–27.6 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.1–39.3 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%19.8–28.3 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.2%10.1–16.7 | 15.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%8.5–13.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.5–8.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%5.9–8.6 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%9.6–16.4 | 13.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%26.3–36.1 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%11.8–17.1 | 12.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12–16.8 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%3.9–5.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.3–10.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Camp Point
Is Camp Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Camp Point is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Camp Point?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 46.4%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Camp Point?
Blessing Hospital in Quincy, 19.1 miles in a straight line from Camp Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Camp Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9.9%), against 9.9% across Illinois.
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 Camp Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Camp Point.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois 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.