Where Springfield Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Springfield Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springfield Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springfield Center
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Springfield Center
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6% across New York. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.7% across New York. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.1%, vs 24% across New York. In all, Springfield Center runs above New York on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Springfield Center adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Springfield Center is insured
Only 5.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. 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 New York figure falls outside Springfield Center’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Springfield Center adults…
Springfield Center runs above NY on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Springfield Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springfield Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Care in and near Springfield Center
No hospital or community health center in Springfield Center 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 Center; ≈ 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 New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Springfield Center adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Springfield Center runs above New York.
1 in 3 Springfield Center 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.
Springfield Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | B− | 35.2% | 12.1% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield | B | 32.4% | 11.9% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Springfield Center adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Springfield Center
Why doesn’t Springfield Center 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 Center.
What hospital is closest to Springfield Center?
Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Springfield Center’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springfield Center.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.