Health Profile of Springfield, Ohio
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 | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 71.4 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.4% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 22.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Springfield is 71.4 years, about 5.6 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, higher than the Ohio average of 6.4%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 22.9% of residents, higher than the Ohio average of 17.2%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,298 residents in Springfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,099 342 men · 757 women
- 75–84 2,593 1,014 men · 1,580 women
- 65–74 4,820 2,192 men · 2,627 women
- 50–64 9,786 4,801 men · 4,985 women
Younger residents
12,219 residents in Springfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,573 1,886 boys · 1,687 girls
- 7–12 3,477 1,688 boys · 1,789 girls
- 3–7 2,905 1,349 boys · 1,555 girls
- 0–3 2,265 1,052 boys · 1,213 girls
About 5,239 residents in Springfield (9.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 71.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Springfield | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.4% | 12.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.4% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 41.4% | 38.4% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Springfield is about 28% higher than in Ohio.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Springfield | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 28.4% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 35.8% | 28.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Springfield is about 24% higher than in Ohio. The rate of smoking in Springfield is about 17% higher than in Ohio.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 116,005 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 465.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 71.4 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 | Springfield | Ohio Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.49 | 7.10 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.5 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, Ohio has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Ohio, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Springfield, Ohio.
Is Springfield, Ohio a healthy place to live?
Springfield, Ohio 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 life expectancy in Springfield, Ohio?
People in Springfield, Ohio can expect to live 71.4 years on average, 5.6 years shorter than the Ohio average of 77.0.
How many people lack health insurance in Springfield, Ohio?
8.4% of residents in Springfield, Ohio have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 2.0 points above the Ohio rate of 6.4%.
How common is obesity in Springfield, Ohio?
41.4% of adults in Springfield, Ohio are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 3.0 points above the Ohio rate of 38.4%.
What health issue is more common in Springfield, Ohio than elsewhere?
Compared with Ohio as a whole, diabetes stands out most: the adult rate here is 15.4%, about 28% higher than the Ohio rate of 12.0%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Springfield, Ohio go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 116,005 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 465.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 71.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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