Springfield High School · Photo: Upstateherd · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Springfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Springfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springfield
Dental care lags in Springfield
46.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 28.7% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Springfield’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Springfield
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Springfield runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Springfield adults get no exercise
37.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Springfield’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Springfield adults…
Springfield runs above SC on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Springfield
No hospital or community health center in 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 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).
How Springfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Springfield runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 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.
22.9% of Springfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Springfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Springfield
Why doesn’t 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 Springfield.
What hospital is closest to Springfield?
Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, 28.3 miles in a straight line from 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 Springfield?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Norfield Medical Center in Neeses, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springfield.
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. 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.