On CDC estimates, Castle Point is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Castle Point differs from Missouri on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Castle Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Castle Point
Making ends meet is harder in Castle Point
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (26%), 3 times the Missouri rate. Food insecurity (36.3% vs 13.7%) and housing insecurity (31.2% vs 12.1%) are higher too. 36.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Castle Point
45.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 60.4% across Missouri. Among those 65 and older, 30.6% have lost all their teeth (Missouri 15.8%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Castle Point
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.3%), vs 12.1% across Missouri. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.6% across Missouri. High blood pressure is also above the state: 49.9%, vs 36.5% across Missouri. In all, Castle Point runs above Missouri on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Missouri figure falls outside Castle Point’s likely range.
What’s behind Castle Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Castle Point is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Castle Point’s estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 41.6% of adults, against 28.8% across Missouri and 24.7% nationally.
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). Castle Point’s median household income is $37,679; among the 1,785 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Castle Point compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.1% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 82.2% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.4% of Castle Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Keeping up with care
Share of Castle Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Out of every 100 Castle Point adults…
Castle Point runs below MO on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Castle Point
No hospital or community health center in Castle 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 Castle Point; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Castle Point adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Castle Point runs above Missouri.
2 in 5 Castle Point adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Castle Point and the towns around it
Castle Point has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Point | D− | 46.3% | 20.3% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Moline Acres | D− | 47% | 21.7% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors | D− | 45.9% | 21.1% | 23.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Castle Point adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Castle Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Castle Point is better than Missouri on 5 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Missouri figure falls inside Castle Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Castle Point | MO | U.S. | vs MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.6%29.1–36 | 20.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.6–19.5 | 14.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%19–23.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.3%41.9–50.7 | 36.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.3%18.2–22.5 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.9%46.8–52.9 | 36.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%32.7–38.5 | 37.5% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%28.9–34 | 28.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.8%12.3–15.3 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.8–11.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6%5.4–6.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 30.6%25.4–35.9 | 15.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.8%19.6–25.9 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41.6%37.3–45.7 | 28.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.7–13.3 | 16.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.5%42–50.9 | 36.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12%9.8–14.4 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79.8–84.5 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.6%42.1–49.2 | 60.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.6–85.6 | 84.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%78.3–82.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63%58.3–67.5 | 64% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%68.8–82.3 | 74.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%19.1–24.2 | 24.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 39.9%36.2–43.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.1%26.7–33.7 | 20.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.3%31.8–40.7 | 13.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 31.2%27.5–34.7 | 12.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 26%23–28.8 | 9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.9%17.4–22.3 | 8.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 36.4%31.6–40.7 | 10.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 46%42.1–49.9 | 36.2% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.3%21.7–27 | 15.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.2%19.7–24.7 | 17.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 8.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 10.2%9.2–11.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.9%7–8.8 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Missouri figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Castle Point
Is Castle Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Castle Point is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Castle Point?
CDC estimates 46.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.9% and 50.7%, against 36.6% across Missouri and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Castle Point?
Christian Hospital Northeast in Saint Louis, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Castle Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Castle Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–14.4%), against 8.7% across Missouri.
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 Castle Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Castle Point.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri 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.