Photo: Greg Hume · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Springfield Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Springfield Township differs from Ohio on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45231, 45240, 45224, 45216. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springfield Township
Making ends meet is harder in Springfield Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.6%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 8.3%) and housing insecurity (16.1% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 17.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in Springfield Township
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.5%), vs 13.2% across Ohio. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Springfield Township, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Springfield Township
Grades next door run from Wyoming (A) to Mount Healthy (D). Springfield Township is a C. Around town ↓
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 Springfield Township’s likely range; Springfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45231, 45240, 45224, 45216, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Springfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springfield Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns, #588 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 57% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
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 Township’s median household income is $73,682; among the 10,807 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Springfield Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.5% (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.
17.8% of Springfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Springfield Township adults…
Springfield Township runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Springfield Township and the towns around it
Springfield Township’s Health Grade ranks 8th of 11 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 Township | C | 39% | 16.5% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Cincinnati | C | 38.3% | 14.1% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Finneytown | B | 36% | 14.3% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Wyoming | A | 30% | 10.1% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Forest Park | C+ | 38.7% | 15.8% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Mount Healthy | D | 42.4% | 18.5% | 19.6% | CDC place |
| Greenhills | B− | 35.7% | 13.1% | 15% | CDC place |
| Pleasant Run Farm | B− | 37.6% | 14.8% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Springfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Springfield Township 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 Township; ≈ 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.
21 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Springfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Springfield Township 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Springfield Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Springfield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Springfield Township is better than Ohio on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Springfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Springfield Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22%19.9–24.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.3–15.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%16–19.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39%34.8–43.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.8–18.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%38.7–44.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32.9–38.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.8%28.3–33.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.9–13.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.9%15.1–20.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.7%25.6–32 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.6–16.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%37.9–45.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.5–10 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%79.3–84.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.6%55.7–61.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.8–88.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.5%79.3–83.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%63.7–71.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%73.6–83.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%21.2–26.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%30.4–39.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%21.2–27.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.6%17.1–22.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%14.1–18.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.2%10.7–13.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8%15.6–20 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%27.3–33.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%14.3–17.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.6–15.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 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 Springfield Township
Is Springfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springfield Township is healthier than 30% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #588 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Springfield Township?
CDC estimates 39% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.8% and 43.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springfield Township?
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Springfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Springfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10%), 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 Springfield Township 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 Township.
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.