Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Springfield is healthier than 45%
Springfield differs from Virginia on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Springfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springfield
Against towns with similar incomes, Springfield’s lead shrinks
Springfield is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, but 45% of the 4,943 towns with similar household incomes ($94K–$157K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Springfield has no health insurance
11.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Virginia. Checkups ↓
Obesity and depression are less common in Springfield
Springfield runs below Virginia on obesity (24.6% vs 34.5%), depression (17.1% vs 21.8%) and COPD (4.9% vs 6.2%). Conditions ↓
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 Springfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Springfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springfield is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #112 of 253 in Virginia. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 96% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 40%).
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 $125,999; among the 4,943 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$157K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Most Virginia towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Springfield is healthier than 56% of graded towns, against 78% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Out of every 100 Springfield adults…
Springfield runs below VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
How Springfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Springfield does better than Virginia.
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.
8.8% of Springfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Springfield and the towns around it
Springfield’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 8 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 | A− | 24.6% | 12.7% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| West Springfield | A+ | 24.3% | 10.3% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| North Springfield | A | 24% | 11.4% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Lincolnia | A | 26.7% | 10.8% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Newington | A | 25.1% | 10.4% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Franconia | A+ | 25.3% | 9.4% | 8% | CDC place |
| Annandale | B+ | 26.3% | 13.5% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Kings Park | A+ | 23.1% | 9.9% | 7.8% | 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 (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Springfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Springfield is better than Virginia on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Virginia 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 | VA | U.S. | vs VA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.5–20 | 18.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.6–13.5 | 12.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.3–14.3 | 15.9% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.6%21–28.7 | 34.5% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.2–14.4 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%29–35.1 | 35.4% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%36–42.7 | 38% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.5–25.3 | 26.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 10.4% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 6.2% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.3–9.5 | 11.1% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%8.2–11 | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%21.8–28.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%10.3–14.3 | 14.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%32.4–39.5 | 36% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%74.7–80.6 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.1%66.4–71.8 | 67.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.8–89.6 | 87.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.8–80.1 | 76.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%60–67.7 | 67.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%73.8–84 | 78.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.1%15–19.6 | 21.8% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%30.5–38.8 | 33.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.3–27.7 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 13.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 7.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.1–7.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.5–10.1 | 10.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%24.4–30.9 | 30% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 13.5% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11.1–14 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.3 | 6.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 Springfield
Is Springfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springfield is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #112 of 253 in Virginia. 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 24.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 21% and 28.7%, against 34.5% across Virginia and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springfield?
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, 4.7 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 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.9–13.2%), 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 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 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.