Health Profile of Springfield, Illinois
Springfield 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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B
Springfield Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Springfield | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.3% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.4% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Springfield is 76.0 years, about 1.8 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 4.3%, lower than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.4% of residents, higher than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
36,809 residents in Springfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,243 651 men · 1,591 women
- 75–84 5,493 2,174 men · 3,318 women
- 65–74 9,926 4,378 men · 5,548 women
- 50–64 19,148 9,113 men · 10,035 women
Younger residents
19,704 residents in Springfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 5,779 3,043 boys · 2,736 girls
- 7–12 5,811 3,044 boys · 2,767 girls
- 3–7 4,662 2,407 boys · 2,254 girls
- 0–3 3,452 1,778 boys · 1,674 girls
About 7,113 residents in Springfield (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.0 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Springfield | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.3% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Springfield are about the same as in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Springfield | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.4% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.4% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Springfield are about the same as in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 158,162 cigarettes a day, 4.7 million a month, or 57.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 635.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 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 | Springfield | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.27 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Springfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Springfield, Illinois has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Springfield, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Springfield, Illinois?
Springfield, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Springfield, Illinois?
People in Springfield, Illinois can expect to live 76.0 years on average, 1.8 years shorter than the Illinois average of 77.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Springfield, Illinois?
4.3% of residents in Springfield, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 23 people, 2.6 points below the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
What percentage of Springfield, Illinois residents are obese?
37.3% of adults in Springfield, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.3 points above the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Springfield, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 158,162 cigarettes a day, 4.7 million a month, or 57.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.7 million minutes a day and 635.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 76.0 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 16 lifetimes a year.
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