Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Springfield is healthier than 74%
Springfield differs from Colorado on 17 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springfield
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Springfield
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), about twice the Colorado rate. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), about twice the Colorado rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 5.1% across Colorado. In all, Springfield runs above Colorado on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Colorado 16%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Springfield adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.2%), vs 17.7% across Colorado. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Springfield
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.6% across Colorado. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% have lost all their teeth (Colorado 9.2%). Checkups ↓
Springfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Springfield is healthier than 34%. Against the 5,124 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 74%. 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 Colorado figure falls outside Springfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Springfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springfield is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 85% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Springfield’s median household income is $48,295; among the 5,124 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Springfield adults…
Springfield runs above CO on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Springfield is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across Colorado. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Springfield as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Colorado
Share of adults, with the Colorado figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Colorado.
Care in and near Springfield
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Springfield, 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 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).
How Springfield adults are doing
About the same as Colorado on each measure.
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Springfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | C | 29.5% | 13% | 17.2% | CDC place |
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 (Colorado 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Springfield
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Springfield is better than Colorado on 2 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Colorado figure falls inside Springfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Springfield | CO | U.S. | vs CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24%20–28 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%14.8–19.9 | 11.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.8–20.5 | 16% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.5%22.2–37.7 | 26.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11–15 | 8.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37%32.7–41.5 | 27% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%32.6–41.7 | 31.5% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.6%29.8–37.3 | 22.9% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 10.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 5.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%8.9–13 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.2–5.8 | 2.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.6%17–24.3 | 9.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%13.7–20.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%21–31.4 | 17.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.3–17.9 | 19% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%26.3–39.8 | 30.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.2%10.4–16.4 | 11.1% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.4%69.3–77.1 | 71.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.2%53.3–60.8 | 64.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.7–86.2 | 85.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73–79 | 69.5% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%57.3–67.6 | 62.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.4%52.8–71.3 | 71.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%20.8–28.5 | 22.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%33–44 | 27.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.9%15.7–22.2 | 10.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%15.6–21 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 4.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.4–13 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.5–6.4 | 2.9% | 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 Colorado figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Springfield
Is Springfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springfield is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C 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 Springfield?
CDC estimates 29.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.2% and 37.7%, against 26.1% across Colorado and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springfield?
Southeast Colorado Hospital District in Springfield, 0.4 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.
How many people in Springfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.4–16.4%), against 11.1% across Colorado.
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 Springfield 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 Springfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Colorado 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.