On CDC estimates, Scott AFB is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Scott AFB differs from Illinois on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scott AFB. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scott AFB
Binge drinking is the habit Scott AFB doesn’t win on
25.7% of adults binge drink, vs 17.8% across Illinois, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Scott AFB
Scott AFB runs below Illinois on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (1.9% vs 5.9%), stroke (1.2% vs 3.3%) and diabetes (4.6% vs 11.7%). A young population is part of it: only 1% of residents are 65 or older (Illinois 17%). Conditions ↓
Scott AFB is an active town
Only 15.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Illinois. 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 Illinois figure falls outside Scott AFB’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Scott AFB’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Scott AFB is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #153 of 767 in Illinois. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Scott AFB’s median household income is $103,390; among the 8,062 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$129K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
5.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Scott AFB adults…
Scott AFB runs below IL on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 1% of Scott AFB residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Illinois. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Scott AFB
No hospital or community health center in Scott AFB 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 Scott AFB; ≈ 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 Scott AFB adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
How Scott AFB adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Scott AFB runs above Illinois.
4 in 10 Scott AFB 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.
9.6% of Scott AFB adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Scott AFB and the towns around it
Scott AFB’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott AFB | A | 32.5% | 4.6% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Mascoutah Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shiloh Valley Township | A− | 35.8% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Shiloh | A− | 35% | 10.1% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Mascoutah | B+ | 35.2% | 9.9% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| O'Fallon | A | 34.1% | 9.7% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Mascoutah Township: the same community as Mascoutah, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Scott AFB adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Scott AFB
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Scott AFB is better than Illinois on 15 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Illinois figure falls inside Scott AFB’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Scott AFB | IL | U.S. | vs IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.4%9.5–13.6 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.2%7.1–9.6 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16–21.1 | 15.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%25.7–39.3 | 34% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 19.4%16.2–22.7 | 33% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 23.1%19.7–26.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 12%10.1–14.1 | 24.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.9%1.7–2.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 6.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.2%1.1–1.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%5.7–9 | 10.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.2–12.5 | 12.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 15.7%12.4–19.3 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 25.7%21.4–30 | 17.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%30.2–42.6 | 35.4% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.8–8.9 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.7%67.1–75.8 | 77.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.1%64.7–71.6 | 63.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%79.7–84.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 53.8%49.4–58.2 | 75.7% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.7%52.4–63.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%68.3–82.5 | 73.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.6–27 | 19.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%31–41.6 | 33.5% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22.1–30.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%9.4–14.2 | 15.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%9.9–14.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%5.9–8.3 | 7.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%7.7–12 | 13.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.9%16.3–23.8 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 12.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%10.8–15 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 6.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.3–3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.7%1.5–1.9 | 3.5% | 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 Illinois figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Scott AFB
Is Scott AFB a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Scott AFB is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #153 of 767 in Illinois. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Scott AFB?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.7% and 39.3%, against 34% across Illinois and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Scott AFB?
HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O Fallon, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Scott AFB’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Scott AFB have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.9%), 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 Scott AFB more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scott AFB.
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.