Photo: Midnight Believer · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Springerville is healthier than 96%
Springerville differs from Arizona on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springerville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springerville
COPD and stroke run high in Springerville
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 6.6% across Arizona. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.4% across Arizona. Conditions ↓
Springerville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Springerville is healthier than 68%. Against the 5,428 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 96%. 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 Arizona figure falls outside Springerville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Springerville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springerville is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Springerville’s median household income is $49,051; among the 5,428 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 96%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Springerville adults…
Springerville runs above AZ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Springerville
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Springerville, 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 Springerville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Arizona
Share of adults, with the Arizona figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springerville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Arizona.
How Springerville adults are doing
About the same as Arizona on each measure.
3 in 10 Springerville 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.
10.6% of Springerville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.1% across Arizona.
Springerville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springerville | B+ | 28.8% | 12% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Eagar | B+ | 29.2% | 11.8% | 12% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Springerville adults live with a disability (Arizona 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Springerville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Springerville is better than Arizona on 1 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Arizona figure falls inside Springerville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Springerville | AZ | U.S. | vs AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%18.2–23 | 19.5% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13–16.2 | 13% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14–17.4 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%24.8–33.1 | 31.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.6–13.4 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%28.6–34.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%32.2–38.3 | 37.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%23.3–28.1 | 25.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 10.4% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8 | 6.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%13.1–18.5 | 14.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.7–13.2 | 11.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%18.6–24.4 | 21.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%11.2–15.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%29.6–38.8 | 35.2% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.5%10.7–14.5 | 13.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.9%69.8–76.1 | 73.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%55.5–62.2 | 59.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.6–86.2 | 85.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.6–80 | 73.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.6%53.1–62.1 | 60.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.7%60.8–74.3 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.3%16–20.8 | 19.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%27–33.7 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%24.9–31.2 | 25.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12.8–16.9 | 15.8% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.2–13.5 | 12% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.8–8.9 | 7.2% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%9–12.4 | 11.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.2%29–35.6 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.9–16.3 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 14.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.1 | 8.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–7 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5 | 3.7% | 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 Arizona figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Springerville
Is Springerville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springerville is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Springerville?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.8% and 33.1%, against 31.3% across Arizona and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springerville?
White Mountain Regional Medical Center in Springerville, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Springerville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Springerville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–14.5%), against 13.2% across Arizona.
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 Springerville 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 Springerville.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Arizona 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.