Where 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+, from ZIP code 04487. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springfield
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Springfield
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.7%), about twice the Maine rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.3%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 6.2%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Springfield runs above Maine on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Springfield adults get no exercise
36.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 26 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Springfield
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 20.5% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). 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 Maine figure falls outside Springfield’s likely range; Springfield’s figures come from ZIP code 04487, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Springfield adults…
Springfield runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
26 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Springfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
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).
How Springfield adults are doing
About the same as Maine 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.
26.3% of Springfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Springfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Lee | — | — | — | — | |
| Webster plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Lakeville | — | — | — | — |
Carroll plantation, Lee, Webster plantation and Lakeville: fewer than 1,000 residents. 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 (Maine 32.1%). 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?
Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln, 16.9 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.
Where can I get low-cost care near Springfield?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northern Pine Care Estates in Lee, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine 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.