Healthcare in Springfield, GA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.6%
0.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.8%
Arthritis
24.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.0%
Mobility
12.7%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
8.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Effingham Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham Health System | 5.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Coastal Carolina Hospital | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Candler Hospital | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S Hospital - Savannah | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Springfield has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.