West Springfield is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
West Springfield beats Virginia on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Springfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Springfield
Against towns with similar incomes, West Springfield’s lead shrinks
West Springfield is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, but 70% of the 2,043 towns with similar household incomes ($122K–$204K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in West Springfield
West Springfield runs below Virginia on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 6.2%), obesity (24.3% vs 34.5%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%). Conditions ↓
Few West Springfield adults smoke
8.1% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.2% across Virginia. Habits ↓
West Springfield is an active town
Only 18.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Virginia. The town has 10 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Virginia figure falls outside West Springfield’s likely range.
West Springfield’s Health Grade: A+
On seven CDC health estimates for adults, West Springfield is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns and 83% of Virginia towns.
Wealth explains part of the grade. West Springfield is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns overall, but against towns with similar incomes its edge is smaller.
How the Health Grade works
- Seven CDC estimates. Adults in fair or poor health, frequent physical distress, frequent mental distress, obesity, diabetes, smoking and no exercise (CDC PLACES, 2025 release). On each one a town earns the share of U.S. towns doing worse, and those shares are averaged. It’s the same score as the Healthiest towns in Virginia ranking.
- Graded on a national curve. Every U.S. town with 1,000+ residents and all seven estimates (21,557 places): A+ is the top 5%, A the next 10%, A− the next 10%, the B range the next 30%, the C range the next 30%, D and D− the bottom 15%. There’s no F.
- Not adjusted for income. Wealthier towns are usually healthier, and the grade shows that as it is. The similar-incomes bar compares West Springfield with U.S. towns whose median household income is within 25% of its own.
- Modeled, not measured. CDC combines national survey answers with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix. High blood pressure is left out because it tracks age more than anything else. The confidence line recomputes the grade with every estimate at the low, then the high, end of its range.
Out of every 100 West Springfield adults…
West Springfield runs below VA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Care in and near West Springfield
No hospital or community health center in West Springfield itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of West Springfield; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of West Springfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
How West Springfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Springfield does better than Virginia.
1 in 3 West Springfield adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of West Springfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
West Springfield and the towns around it
West Springfield’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health Grades next door
Tap a town to see its health pageLiving with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Springfield adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
All 40 CDC measures for West Springfield
| Measure | West Springfield | Likely range | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 29.6% | 26.6–32.8% | 35.4% | better |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% | 34.8–41.6% | 38% | about the same |
| Obesity | 24.3% | 20.6–28.5% | 34.5% | better |
| Arthritis | 22.3% | 20–24.9% | 26.2% | better |
| Depression | 18.9% | 16.4–21.6% | 21.8% | better |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 5.6% | 4.5–6.8% | 11.1% | better |
| Asthma | 9.4% | 8.3–10.6% | 10.4% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 7.6% | 6.9–8.3% | 7.7% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 9–11.8% | 12.5% | better |
| COPD | 4.1% | 3.6–4.7% | 6.2% | better |
| Heart disease | 4.8% | 4.3–5.4% | 6.1% | better |
| Stroke | 2.5% | 2.3–2.7% | 3.3% | better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.1% | 6.9–9.5% | 12.2% | better |
| Binge drink | 14.1% | 12–16.5% | 14.5% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 18.6% | 15.9–21.6% | 23.8% | better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1% | 30.7–37.7% | 36% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 78.3% | 75.4–81.2% | 79.2% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 76% | 73.6–78.3% | 67.9% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 90.4% | 89–91.6% | 87.5% | better |
| Colon screening | 68.1% | 64.4–71.6% | 67.4% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 81.5% | 76.5–85.8% | 78.6% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 76.4% | 73.4–79.4% | 76.8% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 6.7% | 5.7–7.8% | 8.7% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 32% | 28.1–36.1% | 33.8% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 20.8% | 18–23.9% | 21.6% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 12.3% | 10.9–13.8% | 15.9% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% | 11.5–15% | 18.1% | better |
| Frequent physical distress | 10.3% | 9.1–11.7% | 12.8% | better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 8.4% | 7.1–9.8% | 13.1% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 7.6% | 6.5–8.8% | 10.9% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 4.6% | 4–5.3% | 7.1% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 5% | 4.4–5.7% | 7.4% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 5.4% | 4.5–6.4% | 10.7% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.4% | 19.7–25.5% | 30% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 9.5% | 8.3–10.9% | 13.5% | |
| Thinking or memory | 10.4% | 9.3–11.8% | 14% | |
| Hearing | 5.2% | 4.6–5.8% | 6.4% | |
| Vision | 3.3% | 3–3.6% | 4.7% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 2.3% | 2.1–2.6% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 5.2% | 4.7–5.9% | 7.7% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed West Springfield door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Virginia figure falls inside it, we don’t call West Springfield better or worse.
CDC publishes West Springfield directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Springfield.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Virginia figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.