Photo: self · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, North Springfield is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
North Springfield differs from Virginia on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Springfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Springfield
Against towns with similar incomes, North Springfield’s lead shrinks
North Springfield is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, but 61% of the 4,501 towns with similar household incomes ($98K–$163K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and COPD are less common in North Springfield
North Springfield runs below Virginia on eight chronic conditions, most of all obesity (24% vs 34.5%), COPD (4.5% vs 6.2%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.3%). Conditions ↓
North Springfield adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.9% vs 15.9%) and depression (18% vs 21.8%) both run below Virginia. Mind & connection ↓
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 Virginia figure falls outside North Springfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind North Springfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Springfield is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #91 of 253 in Virginia. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 61%.
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). North Springfield’s median household income is $130,400; among the 4,501 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($98K–$163K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state North Springfield is healthier than 64% of graded towns, against 86% nationally.
Out of every 100 North Springfield adults…
North Springfield runs below VA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How North Springfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, North Springfield does better than Virginia.
1 in 3 North Springfield adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Care in and near North Springfield
No hospital or community health center in North 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 North 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of North Springfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of North Springfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
North Springfield and the towns around it
North Springfield’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Springfield | A | 24% | 11.4% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Springfield | A− | 24.6% | 12.7% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Ravensworth | A+ | 22.1% | 10.5% | 7.6% | CDC place |
| Annandale | B+ | 26.3% | 13.5% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Kings Park | A+ | 23.1% | 9.9% | 7.8% | CDC place |
| West Springfield | A+ | 24.3% | 10.3% | 8.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Springfield adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Springfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Springfield is better than Virginia on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Virginia figure falls inside North Springfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Springfield | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%13.9–18.7 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.9–12.9 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24%20.3–28.1 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.9–13.1 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.9%25.9–32 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.9–41.6 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.7%18.4–23 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.4–5.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.7–5.2 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.3–9.3 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%7.9–11.5 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.4–26.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.4–16 | 14.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3%32.7–39.9 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%8.9–13.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.2%73–79.3 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.4%66.6–72 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.3–89.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.2%72.1–78.2 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%63.3–70.5 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74.9–84.7 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18%15.7–20.6 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%30.5–39 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%21–27.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.1–14.7 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.3–11.8 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.5–6.3 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%5.9–9 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.9%21.6–28.3 | 30% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9–12.3 | 13.5% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.6–14 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.2–6.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Virginia figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in North Springfield
Is North Springfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Springfield is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #91 of 253 in Virginia. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Springfield?
CDC estimates 24% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.3% and 28.1%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Springfield?
Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, 4.3 miles in a straight line from North Springfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Springfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–13.5%), against 8.7% across Virginia.
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 North Springfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Springfield.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Virginia 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.