Mellettown United Methodist Church · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Springfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Springfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springfield
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Springfield
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.2% across Arkansas. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.7% across Arkansas. COPD is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 8.6% across Arkansas. In all, Springfield runs above Arkansas on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Springfield, and more people treating it
46.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Arkansas 41.4%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Springfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Springfield adults…
Springfield runs above AR on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arkansas.
Care in and near Springfield
No hospital or community health center in Springfield 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 Springfield; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Springfield adults are doing
About the same as Arkansas on each measure.
1 in 3 Springfield 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.
10.9% of Springfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.6% across Arkansas.
Springfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Springfield adults live with a disability (Arkansas 38.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Springfield
Why doesn’t Springfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Springfield.
What hospital is closest to Springfield?
CHI St. Vincent Morrilton in Morrilton, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Springfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springfield.
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. 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.