Health Profile of Springfield, Virginia
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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A
Springfield Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Springfield | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.4% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Springfield is 81.5 years, about 4.3 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.4%, higher than the Virginia average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.4% of residents, lower than the Virginia average of 16.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,950 residents in Springfield are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,243 439 men · 804 women
- 75–84 1,695 571 men · 1,124 women
- 65–74 2,560 1,260 men · 1,300 women
- 50–64 5,452 2,786 men · 2,666 women
Younger residents
6,204 residents in Springfield are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,696 862 boys · 835 girls
- 7–12 1,656 827 boys · 829 girls
- 3–7 1,541 792 boys · 749 girls
- 0–3 1,311 691 boys · 620 girls
About 1,906 residents in Springfield (6.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Springfield | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 6.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 23.0% | 36.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of obesity in Springfield is about 37% lower than in Virginia. The rate of heart disease in Springfield is about 27% lower than in Virginia. The rate of diabetes in Springfield is about 23% lower than in Virginia.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Springfield | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.5% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 15.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.4% | 24.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Springfield is about 39% lower than in Virginia. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Springfield is about 18% lower than in Virginia.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,988 cigarettes a day, 839,632 a month, or 10.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 307,865 minutes a day and 112.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.62 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 | Virginia Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.88 | 6.12 | 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, VA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Springfield, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, VA | 30,609 | 81.5 yrs #2/2 | 9.4% #2/2 | 23.0% #2/2 |
| West Springfield, VA | 22,545 | 83.9 yrs | 3.6% | 22.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Springfield, Virginia has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Virginia, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Springfield, Virginia.
How healthy is Springfield, Virginia?
Springfield, Virginia has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Springfield, Virginia?
People in Springfield, Virginia can expect to live 81.5 years on average, 4.3 years longer than the Virginia average of 77.3.
What is the uninsured rate in Springfield, Virginia?
9.4% of residents in Springfield, Virginia have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.5 points above the Virginia rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Springfield, Virginia?
23.0% of adults in Springfield, Virginia are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 13.4 points below the Virginia rate of 36.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Springfield, Virginia go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 27,988 cigarettes a day, 839,632 a month, or 10.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 307,865 minutes a day and 112.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Springfield is 81.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.62 lifetimes a year.
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