Health Profile of Springfield, Missouri
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 | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.5% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Springfield is 75.7 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the Missouri average of 76.9 years. The uninsured rate is 12.4%, higher than the Missouri average of 8.8%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.5% of residents, lower than the Missouri average of 19.0%.
Population by Age
Older residents
53,059 residents in Springfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,829 1,382 men · 2,447 women
- 75–84 8,563 3,075 men · 5,488 women
- 65–74 13,392 5,958 men · 7,434 women
- 50–64 27,274 13,466 men · 13,808 women
Younger residents
29,321 residents in Springfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 8,597 4,377 boys · 4,220 girls
- 7–12 8,544 4,613 boys · 3,931 girls
- 3–7 6,908 3,689 boys · 3,219 girls
- 0–3 5,271 2,678 boys · 2,593 girls
About 11,669 residents in Springfield (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Springfield | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.7% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.4% | 38.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Springfield is about 19% lower than in Missouri. The rate of cancer in Springfield is about 16% lower than in Missouri.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Springfield | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.7% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.7% | 29.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Springfield are about the same as in Missouri.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 301,128 cigarettes a day, 9.0 million a month, or 109.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.3 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 30 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 | Missouri Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.20 | 6.78 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.2 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, Missouri has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Missouri, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Springfield, Missouri.
What is the health grade for Springfield, Missouri?
Springfield, Missouri 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 Springfield, Missouri?
People in Springfield, Missouri can expect to live 75.7 years on average, 1.2 years shorter than the Missouri average of 76.9.
What is the uninsured rate in Springfield, Missouri?
12.4% of residents in Springfield, Missouri have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 3.6 points above the Missouri rate of 8.8%.
What percentage of Springfield, Missouri residents are obese?
35.4% of adults in Springfield, Missouri are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.8 points below the Missouri rate of 38.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Springfield, Missouri go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 301,128 cigarettes a day, 9.0 million a month, or 109.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.3 million minutes a day and 1.2 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 75.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.08 lifetimes a day, or 30 lifetimes a year.
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