Health Profile of Springfield, Massachusetts
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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C
Springfield Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Springfield | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.8% | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 21.9% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Springfield is 76.7 years, about 3.8 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8%, higher than the Massachusetts average of 2.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 21.9% of residents, higher than the Massachusetts average of 11.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
45,681 residents in Springfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,301 791 men · 1,510 women
- 75–84 5,758 2,149 men · 3,609 women
- 65–74 11,163 4,958 men · 6,205 women
- 50–64 26,459 11,907 men · 14,552 women
Younger residents
36,193 residents in Springfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 10,608 5,545 boys · 5,063 girls
- 7–12 10,745 5,213 boys · 5,532 girls
- 3–7 8,557 4,205 boys · 4,352 girls
- 0–3 6,283 3,369 boys · 2,914 girls
About 6,857 residents in Springfield (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Springfield | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.6% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.9% | 25.6% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Springfield is about 54% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of obesity in Springfield is about 44% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of cancer in Springfield is about 25% lower than in Massachusetts.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Springfield | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.2% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 17.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 31.8% | 20.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Springfield is about 57% higher than in Massachusetts. The rate of smoking in Springfield is about 45% higher than in Massachusetts.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 236,300 cigarettes a day, 7.1 million a month, or 86.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.6 million minutes a day and 948.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 24 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 | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.87 | 5.71 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Springfield is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Springfield, MA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Springfield, MA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | 154,552 | 76.7 yrs #3/3 | 3.8% #2/3 | 36.9% #3/3 |
| Chicopee, MA | 55,293 | 78.2 yrs | 3.4% | 31.0% |
| West Springfield Town, MA | 28,772 | 79.1 yrs | 4.5% | 29.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Springfield, Massachusetts has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Massachusetts, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Springfield, Massachusetts.
How healthy is Springfield, Massachusetts?
Springfield, Massachusetts 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.
What is the average lifespan in Springfield, Massachusetts?
People in Springfield, Massachusetts can expect to live 76.7 years on average, 3.8 years shorter than the Massachusetts average of 80.5.
What is the uninsured rate in Springfield, Massachusetts?
3.8% of residents in Springfield, Massachusetts have no health insurance, about 1 in 26 people, 1.2 points above the Massachusetts rate of 2.6%.
How common is obesity in Springfield, Massachusetts?
36.9% of adults in Springfield, Massachusetts are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 11.2 points above the Massachusetts rate of 25.6%.
What health issue is more common in Springfield, Massachusetts than elsewhere?
Compared with Massachusetts as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 31.8%, about 57% higher than the Massachusetts rate of 20.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Springfield, Massachusetts go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 236,300 cigarettes a day, 7.1 million a month, or 86.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.6 million minutes a day and 948.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 76.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 24 lifetimes a year.
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