Health Profile of Springdale, Arkansas
Springdale Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Springdale Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 20.5% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.8% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Springdale is 77.3 years, about 1.8 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years. The uninsured rate is 20.5%, higher than the Arkansas average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.8% of residents, lower than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
19,545 residents in Springdale are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 953 290 men · 663 women
- 75–84 2,340 879 men · 1,461 women
- 65–74 4,411 2,003 men · 2,408 women
- 50–64 11,841 6,126 men · 5,715 women
Younger residents
23,394 residents in Springdale are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,920 3,636 boys · 3,284 girls
- 7–12 7,008 3,566 boys · 3,442 girls
- 3–7 5,492 2,740 boys · 2,752 girls
- 0–3 3,974 2,019 boys · 1,955 girls
About 2,607 residents in Springdale (3.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.6% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Springdale is about 24% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of heart disease in Springdale is about 23% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of diabetes in Springdale is about 20% lower than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.6% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.6% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Springdale is about 16% higher than in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 124,323 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 45.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 499.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springdale is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Springdale | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.07 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Springdale is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Springdale, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Arkansas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Springdale, Arkansas.
Is Springdale, Arkansas a healthy place to live?
Springdale, Arkansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Springdale, Arkansas?
People in Springdale, Arkansas can expect to live 77.3 years on average, 1.8 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Springdale, Arkansas?
20.5% of residents in Springdale, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 11.5 points above the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Springdale, Arkansas?
36.6% of adults in Springdale, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.4 points below the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Springdale, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 124,323 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 45.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 499.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springdale is 77.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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