Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Capitol View is healthier than 72%
Capitol View differs from South Carolina on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Capitol View. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Capitol View
Making ends meet is harder in Capitol View
1 in 7 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (14.2%), vs 8.9% across South Carolina. Food insecurity (24.1% vs 17.4%) and housing insecurity (20.1% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 17.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Capitol View
56.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 18.6% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Capitol View sleeps less
44.5% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 35.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Capitol View is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Capitol View is healthier than 30%. Against the 4,532 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 72%. 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 South Carolina figure falls outside Capitol View’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Capitol View’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Capitol View is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns, #87 of 169 in South Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 55% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Capitol View’s median household income is $46,645; among the 4,532 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few South Carolina towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Capitol View is healthier than 49% of graded towns, against 30% nationally.
Where Capitol View compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Capitol View adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Capitol View adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Capitol View adults…
Capitol View runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Capitol View
No hospital or community health center in Capitol View 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 Capitol View; ≈ 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 Capitol View adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Capitol View runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Capitol View 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.
Capitol View and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol View | C | 38.8% | 15.8% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Columbia | B− | 34.4% | 12.1% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Capitol View adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Capitol View
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Capitol View is better than South Carolina on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Capitol View’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Capitol View | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%21.2–26.8 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.8 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–19.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.8%34.6–43.3 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%14.2–17.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.1%38.2–44.2 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.5–39.4 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%26.4–31.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.6%15.7–21.7 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.2–16.6 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%23–29.8 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.7–17.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.5%40.3–48.4 | 35.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.5%11.4–16 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.9–83.9 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%53.6–59.8 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.7–87.5 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.4–80.1 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.2%67.2–74.7 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%72–82.6 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%20.2–25.7 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%31.7–39.6 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.8–30.5 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.1%20.6–28 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.1%17.3–23 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.2%12.3–16.3 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.5%10.8–14.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.7%14.7–21.1 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%31–38.2 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.6–19.7 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.6–18.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 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 Capitol View
Is Capitol View a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Capitol View is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #87 of 169 in South Carolina. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Capitol View?
CDC estimates 38.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.6% and 43.3%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Capitol View?
Prisma Health Baptist in Columbia, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Capitol View’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Capitol View have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.4–16%), 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 Capitol View more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Capitol View.
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.