On CDC estimates, Springfield is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Springfield differs from Florida on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springfield
Mental distress runs high in Springfield
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20%), vs 15.8% across Florida. Depression is above the state too: 20.9%, vs 17.1% across Florida. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Springfield
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22.2%), vs 16.8% across Florida. Utility shut-off threats (11.7% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (18.5% vs 13.9%) are higher too. 21.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 15% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Springfield
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 57.4% across Florida. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (Florida 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Springfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Springfield is healthier than 23%. Against the 7,255 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 44%. 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 Florida 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 23% of U.S. towns, #511 of 636 in Florida. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); mental distress 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). Springfield’s median household income is $54,462; among the 7,255 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Springfield adults are doing
On 3 of 3 measures, Springfield runs above Florida.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.3% of Springfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Out of every 100 Springfield adults…
Springfield runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
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Springfield and the towns around it
Springfield’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | C− | 35.6% | 12.9% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Cedar Grove | C− | 37.1% | 12.4% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Callaway | C | 34.3% | 12.9% | 16% | CDC place |
| Panama City | C− | 36.2% | 14.3% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Parker | B | 31.6% | 11.5% | 14% | 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 (Florida 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Springfield
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Springfield is better than Florida on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Florida 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 | FL | U.S. | vs FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%21.2–26.3 | 20.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.4–17.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%18–22.1 | 15.8% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%30.5–40.8 | 31.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.9–41.6 | 36.6% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34.5–41.5 | 39% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.7–30 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 9.4% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 7.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 7.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.8% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.9–19.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%15.5–19.9 | 12.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25.9–33.7 | 26.3% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.6–18.8 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43%37.8–48.1 | 37.3% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 16.4%14.4–18.4 | 15.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%71.4–77.8 | 78.4% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.5%46–52.9 | 57.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%80.5–84.3 | 87% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%72.3–77.4 | 78.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%58.1–67.2 | 65.7% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.9%63.4–77.5 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.1–23.8 | 17.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.2%25.6–32.8 | 24.7% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.2%20.1–24.4 | 16.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.5%16.5–20.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 8.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%11–13.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.3%19.2–23.5 | 15% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%31.7–39.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.5–18.3 | 15.1% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.8–19.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6.1–7.2 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 4.1% | 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 Florida 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 23% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #511 of 636 in Florida. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. 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 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 40.8%, against 31.9% across Florida and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springfield?
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Springfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Springfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 16.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.4–18.4%), against 15.9% across Florida.
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 Florida 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.