Where East Springfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Springfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Springfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Springfield
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in East Springfield
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. COPD is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 8% across Ohio. In all, East Springfield runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in East Springfield, and more people treating it
45.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 84.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
East Springfield keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.2% vs 79.9%) and cholesterol checks (89.1% vs 86.1%). 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 Ohio figure falls outside East Springfield’s likely range.
Out of every 100 East Springfield adults…
East Springfield runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Springfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near East Springfield
No hospital or community health center in East 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 East 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 Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How East Springfield adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 East 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.
9.9% of East Springfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township | C− | 42.1% | 15.1% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield Township | D | 42.9% | 15.8% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Springfield adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Springfield
Why doesn’t East 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 East Springfield.
What hospital is closest to East Springfield?
Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West in Steubenville, 13.9 miles in a straight line from East Springfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near East Springfield?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Medical Care Community Health Center - Jefferson County in Steubenville, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Springfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio 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.