Golightly-Dean House · Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Camp Croft is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Camp Croft differs from South Carolina on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Camp Croft. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Camp Croft
More Camp Croft adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.3%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Camp Croft is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Camp Croft is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Camp Croft
46.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 22.4% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
More Camp Croft adults live with a disability
43.6% of adults live with a disability, vs 31.5% across South Carolina. The biggest difference is vision loss: 10.7% vs 5.6%. Disability ↓
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 South Carolina figure falls outside Camp Croft’s likely range.
What’s behind Camp Croft’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Camp Croft is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Camp Croft’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 21.7% of adults, against 13.9% across South Carolina and 12% 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). Camp Croft’s median household income is $44,219; among the 3,736 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Camp Croft compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.9% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.5% (U.S. 15.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Camp Croft adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Camp Croft adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Camp Croft adults…
Camp Croft runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Camp Croft residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Camp Croft
No hospital or community health center in Camp Croft 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 Croft; ≈ 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 Croft adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Camp Croft runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Camp Croft 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.
27.7% of Camp Croft adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Camp Croft and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Croft | D− | 44% | 21.7% | 21% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Camp Croft
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Camp Croft is better than South Carolina on 2 and worse on 24; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Camp Croft’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Camp Croft | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.6%29.1–36.3 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.9–21.2 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.5–21.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44%39.1–49.1 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.7%19.4–24 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47.5%44.2–51 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%38.6–45.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.6%29.8–35.5 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.8%10.3–13.3 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.4%19.1–25.9 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21%18.1–24.1 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.3%35.8–45 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.5%9.6–13.7 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.8%39.3–48.7 | 35.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.6%14.8–20.8 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.8–83.3 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 46.6%43.4–50 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.3–85.5 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.1%79.9–84.2 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.5%54–63.1 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%69.3–81.2 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.9–26.9 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%31.4–39.7 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.2%26.6–34 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.5%31.3–39.9 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.9%20.8–27 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.7%15.5–20.1 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.1%14.1–18.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.7%24–31.8 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.6%39.5–47.9 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.4%21.7–27.2 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.2%18–22.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.4 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.1%12.5–15.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.9%7–8.9 | 4.3% | 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 South Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Camp Croft
Is Camp Croft a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Camp Croft is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Camp Croft?
CDC estimates 44% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.1% and 49.1%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Camp Croft?
Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Camp Croft’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Camp Croft have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.8–20.8%), against 11.8% across South Carolina.
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 Croft 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 Camp Croft.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina 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.