Presley Store · Photo: Chris Pruitt · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Alabama, Springville is healthier than 82% of graded towns
Springville differs from Alabama on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springville
Springville is older than Alabama, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Springville runs below Alabama on diabetes (11.9% vs 14.8%) and stroke (3.4% vs 4.1%). That’s despite an older population: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%). Conditions ↓
Cancer runs high in Springville
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.2% across Alabama. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Alabama 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Springville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alabama. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 5 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Alabama figure falls outside Springville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Springville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springville is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns, #35 of 187 in Alabama. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 68% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Springville’s median household income is $84,231; among the 10,461 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 63%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Springville adults…
Springville runs below AL on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Springville is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Alabama. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Springville as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Springville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Care in and near Springville
No hospital or community health center in Springville 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 Springville; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alabama
Share of adults, with the Alabama figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Springville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Springville adults are doing
About the same as Alabama on each measure.
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Springville and the towns around it
Springville’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springville | B | 37% | 11.9% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Odenville | B− | 38.6% | 11.4% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Argo | B+ | 36.6% | 9.9% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Springville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Springville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Springville is better than Alabama on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Alabama figure falls inside Springville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Springville | AL | U.S. | vs AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%15.5–20.7 | 22.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.5–14.9 | 14.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.1–18.1 | 17.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%29.7–44.8 | 39.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.2–13.7 | 14.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 40.5%36.2–45 | 43.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.5%39–48.2 | 40.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.7%28.2–35.5 | 30.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–11 | 10% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 7.3% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%6–7.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 4.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.5%9.2–14.1 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%10.8–15.2 | 15.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%19.8–28.4 | 28.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%12.9–19.1 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1%27.1–39.5 | 39.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.8–8.6 | 9.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.3–83.9 | 80.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63–70.4 | 56.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.7–90.1 | 85.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.8–81.7 | 78% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.5%65.6–74.9 | 67% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%70.1–83.8 | 77.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21–28.5 | 23.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%30–40.5 | 35.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.4–26.7 | 24.8% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%8.9–13 | 19.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.3–10.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 9.6% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–7 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.4–8.1 | 14% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%28.6–37.4 | 36.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.1–16.2 | 17.1% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.1–15.7 | 16.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 8.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 9.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 4.6% | 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 Alabama figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Springville
Is Springville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springville is healthier than 63% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #35 of 187 in Alabama. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 63%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Springville?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 44.8%, against 39.4% across Alabama and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springville?
St. Vincent's St. Clair in Pell City, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Springville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Springville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.6%), against 9.9% across Alabama.
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 Springville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama 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.