Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Springdale is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
Springdale differs from Ohio on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springdale
Making ends meet is harder in Springdale
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.2%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Housing insecurity (14.9% vs 11.3%) and utility shut-off threats (10.2% vs 8.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Springdale has no health insurance
12.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Ohio. Checkups ↓
Stroke and diabetes run high in Springdale
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.7% across Ohio. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.7%), vs 13.2% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
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 Springdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Springdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springdale is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #479 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 58% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Springdale’s median household income is $67,903; among the 10,320 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Where Springdale compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.7% of Springdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Springdale adults…
Springdale runs above OH on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Springdale
No hospital or community health center in Springdale 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 Springdale; ≈ 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.
2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Springdale adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Springdale 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.
Springdale and the towns around it
Springdale’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale | C+ | 36.3% | 15.7% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Forest Park | C+ | 38.7% | 15.8% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Glendale | A | 30.2% | 12.1% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Springfield Township | C | 39% | 16.5% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Sharonville | A− | 32.1% | 11.8% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Fairfield | C+ | 40.1% | 13.4% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Springdale adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Springdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Springdale is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Springdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Springdale | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%19.6–25.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.9–18.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%32.3–40.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%14–17.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.1%37.2–43.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%33.4–39.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%28.2–33.1 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7–9.4 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.7–18.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.3–16.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.5%25.9–33.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.7–17 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%35.3–43 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%10.3–14.6 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%78.2–83.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%56.5–62.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.1–88.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.6–83.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%64.6–71.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.6%75.7–85.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%20.3–25.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%30.4–39.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.8–27.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%15.6–21.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%12.9–17.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%12.5–17.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%28.2–34.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14.2–18.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.3–15.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.2 | 3.8% | 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 Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Springdale
Is Springdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springdale is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #479 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Springdale?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 40.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springdale?
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Springdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Springdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–14.6%), against 8% across Ohio.
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 Springdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springdale.
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. 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.