Springville, AL health
Springville differs from Alabama on 14 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults facing food insecurity (10.9% vs 19.2%) and fewer adults facing a utility shut-off (5.5% vs 9.6%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had cancer (9.9% vs 8.2%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for SpringvilleHow Springville compares with Alabama
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
Habits
Care & screenings
Mind & connection
Everyday needs
Disability
Out of every 100 Springville adults…
Bars show Springville; the black tick is Alabama. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
AL 28.7%
AL 39.1%
AL 14.1%
AL 15.1%
Keeping up with care
Share of Springville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alabama.
How Springville adults are doing
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Springville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14% across Alabama.
Living with a disability
of Springville adults live with a disability (Alabama 36.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Black tick: Alabama. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Springville and the towns around it
Pick a measure to shade the map. Darker is worse for health.
Obesity
Care nearby
Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas. Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Distances are straight-line from the center of Springville. Nearby towns are shaded from CDC's estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC's own figure for cities and villages.
All 40 measures for Springville
| Measure | Springville | Margin | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 40.5% | 36.2–45% | 43.3% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 43.5% | 39–48.2% | 40.7% | about the same |
| Obesity | 37% | 29.7–44.8% | 39.4% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 31.7% | 28.2–35.5% | 30.3% | about the same |
| Depression | 24.6% | 21–28.5% | 23.3% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 11.5% | 9.2–14.1% | 15.4% | better |
| Asthma | 9.7% | 8.5–11% | 10% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.9% | 8.9–10.8% | 8.2% | worse |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 10.2–13.7% | 14.8% | better |
| COPD | 6.9% | 6–7.9% | 8% | better |
| Heart disease | 6.7% | 5.9–7.5% | 7.3% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.4% | 3.1–3.7% | 4.1% | better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9% | 10.8–15.2% | 15.1% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 15.8% | 12.9–19.1% | 14.1% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 23.9% | 19.8–28.4% | 28.7% | better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1% | 27.1–39.5% | 39.1% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 80.7% | 77.3–83.9% | 80.4% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 66.8% | 63–70.4% | 56.9% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 88.5% | 86.7–90.1% | 85.8% | better |
| Colon screening | 70.5% | 65.6–74.9% | 67% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 77.5% | 70.1–83.8% | 77.9% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 78.8% | 75.8–81.7% | 78% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 7.1% | 5.8–8.6% | 9.9% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 34.9% | 30–40.5% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 22.9% | 19.4–26.7% | 24.8% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 16% | 14.1–18.1% | 17.2% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 18% | 15.5–20.7% | 22.8% | better |
| Frequent physical distress | 13.2% | 11.5–14.9% | 14.2% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 10.9% | 8.9–13% | 19.2% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 8.7% | 7.3–10.2% | 13.9% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.5% | 4.7–6.4% | 9.6% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 6.1% | 5.3–7% | 9.8% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 6.7% | 5.4–8.1% | 14% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8% | 28.6–37.4% | 36.5% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 14.1% | 12.1–16.2% | 17.1% | |
| Thinking or memory | 13.9% | 12.1–15.7% | 16.1% | |
| Hearing | 8.1% | 7.2–9.1% | 8.2% | |
| Vision | 4.1% | 3.6–4.5% | 6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.3% | 3–3.7% | 4.6% | |
| Errands alone | 7.7% | 6.8–8.7% | 9.8% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alabama figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.