Perry-McIlwain-McDow House · Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Springdale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Springdale differs from South Carolina on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springdale
Dental care lags in Springdale
44.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 27.2% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Springdale is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Springdale is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Springdale adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.7%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
More Springdale adults live with a disability
43.2% of adults live with a disability, vs 31.5% across South Carolina. The biggest difference is vision loss: 10.2% vs 5.6%. Disability ↓
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 South Carolina figure falls outside Springdale’s likely range.
What’s behind Springdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springdale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Springdale’s estimates fall in the lowest 5% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 19.6% of adults, against 14% across South Carolina and 13% nationally.
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 $41,398; among the 2,816 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Springdale adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Springdale adults…
Springdale runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Springdale residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
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).
How Springdale adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Springdale runs above South Carolina.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
26.5% of Springdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Springdale and the towns around it
Springdale’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale | D− | 44.8% | 18.5% | 21.5% | CDC place |
| Lancaster | D− | 43.9% | 19.4% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Irwin | D− | 44.9% | 19.5% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
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 South Carolina on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the South Carolina 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 | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32%28.4–35.8 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.4–22 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%19.2–24 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.8%39–50.8 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.5%16.5–20.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%37.8–45 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%36–43.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%28.4–34.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.9–6 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.2%22.9–31.7 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.5%18.4–24.7 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.7%33.9–43.6 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.6–16.7 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.3%39–49.6 | 35.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 19.8%16.7–23.4 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76–82.2 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.4%40.8–47.8 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.6%79.2–83.9 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.4–81.2 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.8%54.1–63.4 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%65.6–79.3 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.4–29.2 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%31.1–40.3 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%25.3–32.8 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.9%30.4–39.2 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.3%21.3–27.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.8%15.7–20.1 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.4%14.4–18.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.5%22.8–30.4 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.2%38.9–47.7 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.8%20.2–25.7 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.7%19.3–24.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.9%13.2–16.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 4.3% | 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 South Carolina 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 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. 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 44.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 39% and 50.8%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springdale?
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Springdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Springdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 19.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.7–23.4%), against 11.8% across South Carolina.
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 D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springdale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina 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.