Photo: Corey Coyle · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Springdale is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Springdale beats Wisconsin on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 53593, 53572. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springdale
COPD and stroke are less common in Springdale
Springdale runs below Wisconsin on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 6.5%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.4%) and diabetes (7.8% vs 11.4%). Conditions ↓
Springdale is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. The town has 14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Springdale keeps up with checkups
It beats Wisconsin on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.6% vs 67.1%) and cholesterol checks (88% vs 85.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Springdale’s likely range; Springdale’s figures come from ZIP codes 53593, 53572, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Springdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springdale is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 98% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 76%.
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 $129,271; among the 4,634 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$162K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Springdale adults…
Springdale runs below WI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Springdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
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.
How Springdale adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Springdale does better than Wisconsin.
3 in 10 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.
6.2% of Springdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Springdale and the towns around it
Springdale’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale | A+ | 31.9% | 7.8% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Horeb | A | 33.1% | 8% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Verona | A+ | 30.5% | 7% | 7.8% | ZIP codes |
| Primrose | — | — | — | — | |
| Blue Mounds | — | — | — | — | |
| Cross Plains | A | 33.5% | 8.7% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
Primrose and Blue Mounds: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Springdale adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
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 Wisconsin on 24 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Wisconsin 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 | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.5%9.9–13.3 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10%8.7–11.3 | 12.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.2 | 15.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%27.8–36 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 11.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.8%23.1–28.4 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.3%27.4–33.2 | 34.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.7%18.5–22.9 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%5–7.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.5–10.9 | 13.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.2%15.6–21 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.3%18.5–24.2 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.6%23.4–29.8 | 32.6% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.1–6.2 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%71.8–77.7 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.6%74.2–78.8 | 67.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.4–89.5 | 85.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.1–78.2 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.2%69.7–76.4 | 69.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%74.6–84.6 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%21.2–26.8 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%25.4–32.1 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.1%14.8–19.6 | 20.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.6%5.3–8 | 12.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.4%5.2–7.6 | 9.7% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.4%2.9–4.1 | 5.5% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.3%3.7–5 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%5–7.6 | 12.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22%19.4–24.8 | 29.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.8%7.6–10.1 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.7%8.4–11 | 12.8% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.5–3.1 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 7.9% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.5 | 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 Wisconsin 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 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. 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 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 36%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springdale?
University of WI Hospitals & Clinics Authority in Madison, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Springdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Springdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.2%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
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 A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springdale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.