Health Profile of Springfield, Oregon
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 | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.3 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.8% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.5% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Springfield is 76.3 years, about 2.5 years shorter than the Oregon average of 78.8 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, higher than the Oregon average of 5.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 16.5% of residents, higher than the Oregon average of 15.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
15,475 residents in Springfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 939 257 men · 682 women
- 75–84 1,972 767 men · 1,205 women
- 65–74 4,000 1,864 men · 2,136 women
- 50–64 8,564 4,144 men · 4,420 women
Younger residents
9,596 residents in Springfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,802 1,543 boys · 1,259 girls
- 7–12 2,728 1,447 boys · 1,281 girls
- 3–7 2,287 1,212 boys · 1,076 girls
- 0–3 1,778 947 boys · 832 girls
About 2,623 residents in Springfield (5.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.3 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Springfield | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.1% | 30.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Springfield is about 18% lower than in Oregon. The rate of heart disease in Springfield is about 18% lower than in Oregon.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Springfield | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.1% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.2% | 20.5% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Springfield are about the same as in Oregon.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 72,871 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 801,585 minutes a day and 292.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.30 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 | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.29 | 6.11 | 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.
Springfield, OR Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Springfield, OR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, OR | 47,749 | 76.3 yrs #2/2 | 7.8% #2/2 | 31.1% #2/2 |
| Eugene, OR | 156,905 | 79.6 yrs | 5.3% | 27.8% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Springfield, Oregon has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Oregon, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Springfield, Oregon.
Is Springfield, Oregon a healthy place to live?
Springfield, Oregon 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.
What is the average lifespan in Springfield, Oregon?
People in Springfield, Oregon can expect to live 76.3 years on average, 2.5 years shorter than the Oregon average of 78.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Springfield, Oregon?
7.8% of residents in Springfield, Oregon have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 2.0 points above the Oregon rate of 5.9%.
What percentage of Springfield, Oregon residents are obese?
31.1% of adults in Springfield, Oregon are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Oregon rate of 30.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Springfield, Oregon go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 72,871 cigarettes a day, 2.2 million a month, or 26.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 801,585 minutes a day and 292.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 76.3 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.30 lifetimes a year.
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