Photo: Jsayre64 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Springfield is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns
Springfield trails Oregon on 7 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springfield
Smoking is more common in Springfield
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 12% across Oregon. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Springfield
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.8% across Oregon. Conditions ↓
Springfield has a top-rated hospital
Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Oregon figure falls outside Springfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Springfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springfield is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns, #102 of 142 in Oregon. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 76% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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’s median household income is $68,761; among the 10,431 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Oregon
Share of adults, with the Oregon figure marked.
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Care in and near Springfield
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in Springfield, plus the nearest just outside it.
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).
Out of every 100 Springfield adults…
Springfield runs above OR on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Oregon.
How Springfield adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Springfield runs above Oregon.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | C+ | 37% | 11% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Eugene | B+ | 34% | 9.4% | 11.9% | CDC place |
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 (Oregon 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Springfield
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Springfield is better than Oregon on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Oregon figure falls inside Springfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Springfield | OR | U.S. | vs OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19.3–23.9 | 19% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.8–17.1 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.7–22.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%32.3–41.5 | 33.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.6–12.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33%30–36 | 32.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.4–37.8 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%26.2–31.3 | 27.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.5–14.3 | 11.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.2 | 6.5% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%12–17.5 | 12.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%13.2–17 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%18.5–24.4 | 20.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.7–17.3 | 15.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%28.1–36.7 | 30.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.8–11.6 | 8.5% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.5%67–73.6 | 72.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.6%56.2–62.9 | 64.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80%77.9–81.9 | 84% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.1%67–73 | 71.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%55.6–64.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66.2–79.3 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29%25.7–32.2 | 27.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%30.1–36.8 | 30% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%13–16.2 | 13% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%16–19.6 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6 | 4.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 3.4% | 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 Oregon figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Springfield
Is Springfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springfield is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #102 of 142 in Oregon. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 52%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Springfield?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 41.5%, against 33.6% across Oregon and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springfield?
Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Springfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Springfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–11.6%), against 8.5% across Oregon.
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 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 Springfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Oregon 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.