Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Vermont, Springfield is healthier than 11% of graded towns
Springfield trails Vermont on 19 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 05156, 05150. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springfield
Vermont sets a high bar
Springfield is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, but only 11% of the 71 Vermont towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Springfield
62.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Springfield
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.3% across Vermont. Diabetes is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 8.8% across Vermont. In all, Springfield runs above Vermont on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Springfield adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (24.4%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. There are 14 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Springfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Springfield is healthier than 56%. Against the 10,144 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 74%. Health Grade ↓
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 Vermont figure falls outside Springfield’s likely range; Springfield’s figures come from ZIP codes 05156, 05150, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Springfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springfield is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #63 of 71 in Vermont. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 75% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
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 $66,571; among the 10,144 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
Out of every 100 Springfield adults…
Springfield runs above VT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Springfield
1 hospital 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.
How Springfield adults are doing
About the same as Vermont on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.9% of Springfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Springfield and the towns around it
Springfield’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 | B | 32.1% | 11.1% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Chester | A | 28.2% | 9.5% | 11.1% | ZIP 05143 |
| Weathersfield | A− | 29.9% | 10.1% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Rockingham | A− | 27.6% | 9.8% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
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 (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Springfield
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Springfield is better than Vermont on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Vermont 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 | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.4–21.4 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.7 | 12.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.5–19.5 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.1%27.6–37 | 28.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.7–12.7 | 8.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%32.3–38.7 | 31.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%30.4–36.9 | 32.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.8%28.2–33.8 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%7.8–10.1 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.6–20.3 | 10.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.4–18.2 | 11.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%21–28.2 | 18.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.7–17.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29.4–38.3 | 28.6% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.4–9.1 | 6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.8%69.5–75.8 | 76.1% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.3%58.9–65.5 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.3–86.8 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.2–80.7 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%65.6–73.6 | 69.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%64.2–77.3 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.7%25.6–32.1 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%19–24.5 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.2%10–12.6 | 9.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 8.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%27.6–34.8 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.4–16.2 | 11% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.3–17.1 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.5 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–6 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–10 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.9 | 3.1% | 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 Vermont 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 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #63 of 71 in Vermont. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. 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 32.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 37%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springfield?
Springfield Hospital in Springfield, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Springfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Springfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.1%), against 6% across Vermont.
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 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 Vermont 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.