Fitzgerald Station and Farmstead · Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Arkansas, Springdale is healthier than 51% of graded towns
Springdale differs from Arkansas on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springdale
Every town around Springdale scores healthier
All six graded neighbors are ahead of Springdale’s C−, from Johnson (B) to Cave Springs (A). Around town ↓
Springdale looks healthier next to Arkansas than next to the country
It’s healthier than 51% of the 123 Arkansas towns we grade, but 18% of towns nationwide. Much of Arkansas scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Springdale
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.6%), vs 18.5% across Arkansas. Housing insecurity (21.1% vs 14.4%) and no reliable transportation (13.3% vs 9.7%) are higher too. 15.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Springdale has no health insurance
21.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across Arkansas. Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Springdale
Springdale runs below Arkansas on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.8% vs 8.2%), arthritis (21.8% vs 28.5%) and heart disease (6.3% vs 7.7%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Arkansas 18%). 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 Arkansas figure falls outside Springdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Springdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springdale is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns, #61 of 123 in Arkansas. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 46% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Springdale’s median household income is $69,787; among the 10,498 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Springdale compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.9% (U.S. 37.1%); arthritis, 21.8% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Springdale and the towns around it
Springdale’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale | C− | 39.5% | 12.3% | 16% | CDC place |
| Elm Springs | B | 35.8% | 11.1% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Tontitown | A− | 33.2% | 9.1% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Fayetteville | B+ | 33.5% | 7.5% | 12% | CDC place |
| Cave Springs | A | 33.8% | 7.2% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Johnson | B | 34.7% | 9.6% | 13% | CDC place |
| Lowell | B+ | 36% | 9.3% | 11.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.9% of Springdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Out of every 100 Springdale adults…
Springdale runs below AR on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Springdale residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Arkansas. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Springdale
2 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Springdale, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Springdale; ≈ 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 Arkansas
Share of adults, with the Arkansas figure marked.
20 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
How Springdale adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Springdale 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Springdale adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Springdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Springdale is better than Arkansas on 7 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Arkansas figure falls inside Springdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Springdale | AR | U.S. | vs AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.5%25.1–29.9 | 24.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.6–17.8 | 15.6% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.6–21.3 | 18.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%34.9–44.1 | 39.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%11–13.7 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%33.1–39 | 41.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%30.9–36.9 | 38% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.8%19.8–23.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 10.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 7.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.3%6.7–8.1 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.6 | 4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.6%17.7–23.8 | 18.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16%14.2–17.9 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 34.5%31–38 | 32.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13–17.7 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%34.1–42.2 | 38.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 21.6%19.3–23.9 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74%70.7–77.1 | 79% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.3%46.4–52.4 | 54.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.4%78.3–82.4 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69%66.1–71.7 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57%53–61 | 61.6% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.2%58.6–71.5 | 71.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20.5–26.1 | 24.6% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%31.8–38.7 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%26.1–32 | 27% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.6%24.2–29.1 | 18.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.1%19.1–23.3 | 14.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%12.2–15.2 | 10.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.3%12.1–14.7 | 9.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.9%14.1–17.9 | 11.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.8%35.4–42.1 | 38.2% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%15.3–18.6 | 17.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.7%18.9–22.6 | 18.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.2 | 8.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7.2–8.4 | 6.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%10.1–12.1 | 10% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.4 | 4.6% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Arkansas figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Springdale
Is Springdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springdale is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #61 of 123 in Arkansas. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Springdale?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 44.1%, against 39.3% across Arkansas and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springdale?
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale in Springdale, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Springdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Springdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 21.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.3–23.9%), against 11.3% across Arkansas.
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 Springdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springdale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arkansas 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.