Healthcare in Springfield, MN
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp below 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
36.3%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
27.8%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.8%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
Nearest Hospital
12.8 mi
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Eye Medical Center | 12.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Centracare - Redwood | 21.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Windom Area Health | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| New Ulm Medical Center | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Westbrook Medical Center | 26.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Springfield has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.