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SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 0
Springdale Health Department
2016 Community Health Assessment Survey
Dr. Parth Modi, M.D., MPH
Matt Clayton, Health Commissioner
SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 1
Introduction
The City of Springdale in Hamilton County, Ohio covers 4.96 square miles and
has 11,223 residents. The Community Health Assessment (CHA) will be used by the Springdale
Health Department to identify the major disorders, disabilities, infectious disease, and chronic
disorders prevalent in the community. The CHA will also be used as an evaluation tool for the
current and future health programs. According to the Public Health Accreditation Board, a
community health assessment is a systematic examination of the health status indicators for a
given population that is used to identify key problems and assets in a community. The ultimate
goal of a community health assessment is to develop strategies to address the community’s
health needs and identified issues (Turnock, 2012).
Methods
The Springdale Health Department obtained reportable communicable disease data
(relevant to the health of the community) through our local community health partners (hospitals,
clinics, medical offices, urgent care centers, etc.). The list of reportable diseases is determined
by the Ohio Department of Health and must be reported through the Ohio Disease Reporting
System (ODRS). This information is listed in Appendix 1.
The Springdale Health Department began the search for Springdale specific health data
by contacting local nongovernmental organizations that compile health data. Unfortunately, the
health data was not available specifically for the City of Springdale, rather for the region. The
local nongovernment organizations referred the Springdale Health Department to the state
government operated websites for health data collection.
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The Springdale Health Department reviewed local health data from the state government
websites. We found regional health data for Hamilton County on the Ohio Department of
Health's website. Data specific to Springdale wasn't readily available.
In an effort to obtain Springdale specific health data, the Springdale Health Department
contacted the healthcare centers frequently used by residents of the City of Springdale, including
Mercy Hospital in Fairfield and Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery. This course of action
was discussed and approved by the City of Springdale, the Springdale Health Department, and
the Springdale Community Health Assessment Steering Committee. Unfortunately, we had
limited success obtaining data due to the small size of the community relative to the larger
(regional) population served by these health care centers. While the Springdale specific data we
sought wasn't readily available, the health care centers suggested the Springdale Health
Department review data on the state government operated websites.
In order to obtain Springdale specific health data, the Springdale Health Department
designed a twenty question survey to collect data from the community. This survey was placed
on the Survey Monkey website and was promoted through social media and through our outreach
with community partners.
Process
The limited Springdale specific health data available to the Springdale Health
Department prior to the Community Health Assessment indicated the most commonly occurring
health conditions in Springdale appeared to be aligned with those of the region. Therefore, the
twenty question survey for the Springdale Community Health Assessment was designed based
upon the most common health conditions in the region (Hamilton County). The CHA survey
was reviewed by the City of Springdale, the CHA Steering Committee, the Springdale Health
Department, and was approved for public participation. Appendix 2 shows the survey questions.
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The CHA survey was bilingual (English and Spanish) and contained direct questions
with yes, no and detailed information answers. The CHA sample was selected by the
convenience sample method. The Community Health Survey was provided online through the
Survey Monkey website. The Springdale Health Department provided a social media message
via Facebook with a link to the survey and a link on the Springdale Health Department's
webpage. Further, announcements about the Springdale CHA Survey were placed on bulletin
boards in City of Springdale buildings as well as in the Springdale Newsletter. The CHA survey
was also offered in print. Visitors to the Springdale Municipal Building and City of Springdale
sponsored events were provided with an opportunity to take the survey.
The Springdale Health Department sampled 96 participants of roughly 11,200
constituents. The margin of error for the Springdale CHA was ten percent with a ninety five
percent confidence interval. In addition to the sampling methods outlined above, print surveys
were distributed to the tax department and at Springdale community events. Appendix 3 shows
the timeline of the advertisement and locations of survey distribution.
The Survey Monkey website was used to obtain the survey results. Results of the print
surveys were uploaded to the Survey Monkey website; effectively, the results of online responses
and print responses were combined. Apart from the use of the survey as a tool for community
health assessment, the survey will be used as a tool for the evaluation of the Springdale Health
Department programs.
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Results
Prevalent Heath Conditions in Springdale
• High blood pressure 37 survey participants 26.6%
• Respiratory conditions 21 survey participants 15.1%
• Diabetes 17 survey participants 12.23%
• Cancer 12 survey partcipants 8.6%
• Sexually transmitted diseases 7 survey participants 5.0%
• Heart disease 7 survey participants 5.0%
• Low blood pressure 3 survey participants 2.16%
• Kidney disease 2 survey participants 1.4%
• Heart attack 1 survey participant 0.7%
• HIV/ AIDS 1 survey participant 0.7%
• 2014-2015 STD Data as reported through the Ohio Disease Reporting System
• Chlamydia 157 cases
• Gonorrhea 38 cases
• Syphilis 2 cases
• HIV 3 cases
SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 5
Tobacco Use
• Cigarettes 9 survey participants 6.5%
• Smokeless tobacco (snuff, hookah, etc) 4 survey partcipants 2.8%
• Electronic nicotine delivery (E. cigarettes) 4 survey partcipants 2.8%
• Believe electronic cigarettes are harmless 60 survey participants 43.2%
• Using electronic cigarettes for tobacco cessation 3 survey partcipants 2.2%
• There are many carcinogens involved with the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems
(e-cigarettes).
Recreational Use of Alcohol
• Alcoholic beverages- 77 participants stated that they are using alcohol beverages, which
is 55.40 percentages of the participants.
Recreational Use of Drugs
• Any other illicit drugs- only one participant stated yes to use of the illicit drug, which
represents 0.72 percentages of total participants.
SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 6 Demographics • Sex • Male 66 (47.48%) • Female 73 (52.52%) • Total Particpants 139 (100%) • Age Range of Participants Number of Survey Participants Percentage • 18 - 24 years of age 12 participants 8.6% • 25 - 34 years of age 24 participants 17.3% • 35 - 44 years of age 22 participants 15.8% • 45 - 54 years of age 22 participants 15.8% • 55 - 64 years of age 19 participants 13.7% • 65 to 74 years of age 23 participants 16.6% • 75 years of age and older 17 participants 12.2% • Total Participants 139 participants 100.0% • Ethnicity • Caucasian 100 survey participants 72.0% • Hispanic 19 survey participants 13.7% • African American 15 survey participants 10.8% • Asian or Pacific Islander 1 survey participant 0.7% • Native American/ Alaskan 1 survey participant 0.7%
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• Other 2 survey participants 1.4%
• Prefer not to answer 1 survey participant 0.7%
• Total participants 139 participants 100.0%
• This demographic information is consistent with the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data for
Springdale, Ohio
Limitations
• Forty participants failed to provide data on age, race and sex. Those responses were not
counted in the survey results.
• Numerous community members expressed apprehension about the survey due to privacy
concerns.
Importance
• In the absence of a Springdale, Ohio specific data source, the survey results were
compared to Hamilton County, Ohio health data. Disease incidence rates from this data
yielded:
• Most common forms of cancer in Hamilton County, Ohio:
• - lung cancer 59.4%
• - breast cancer 26.3%
• - prostate cancer 26.1%
• - colorectal cancer 18.0%SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 8
• Leading causes of death in Hamilton County, Ohio:
• - high blood pressure
• - diabetes
• - respiratory disease
• Prevalent health conditions in Hamilton County, Ohio:
• - Diabetes
• - high blood pressure
• - respiratory disease
• - cancer
(Ameyaw et al., 2015, p. 38).
Appendix 4 shows the graphical representation of the survey results.
Appendix 1
Communication
Appendix 2
Survey Questions
Appendix 3
Timeline and Location
Appendix 4
Survey resultsSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 9
References
Ameyaw, P., Bonsall, B., Davis, T., Edwards, A., Grynsztejn, M., McCoy, A., & Palko, E.
(2015). Springdale, Ohio Community Assessment. Springdale, OH.
Turnock, B. J. (2012). Public health: What it is and how it works. Burlington, MA: Jones &
Bartlett Learning.SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 10
Springdale, Ohio Community Assessment 2015
Pamela, Ameyaw, Brittney Bonsall, Tamara Davis, Alison Edwards,
Melanie Grynsztejn, Aaron McCoy, Erin Palko, Allison Zentarski
Xavier University
School of Nursing
October 29, 2015SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 11
I. Community Overview
A. General Description
Located in Hamilton County, just north of Cincinnati, is the city of Springdale,
Ohio. Occupying 4.96 square miles, Springdale is home to 11,223 residents (U.S.
Census Bureau, 2010).
B. History
Founded in 1806 by John Baldwin, the post-revolutionary village was given the
name ‘Springfield’, and has since developed into the city of Springdale. Originally an
urban center with homes close together and businesses within walking distance,
Springdale has evolved into a suburban community situated along two well-traveled
interstates (City of Springdale, 2006).
C. Boundaries
Springdale is easily accessible from Interstate-275 and Interstate-75. The northern
and eastern boundaries of the city are clearly established, while the southern and
western boundaries exist in more of a staggered pattern, as seen in Figure 1 below.
The northern border is Crescentville Road, and the eastern border is Chesterdale
Road.
Figure 1. Springdale, Ohio Boundaries
Source: Google Maps
D. Past and current cultural makeupSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 12
Historically, Springdale has been predominantly Caucasian in makeup. Recently,
a shift has occurred resulting from an influx of Hispanic persons (U.S. Census
Bureau, 2000; U.S. Census Bureau, 2010). Details regarding the current cultural
makeup of Springdale are discussed in Population Characteristics.
E. Asset Mapping
Individual assets include: Cameron Park, Chamberlin Park, Hilda-Ross Memorial
Park, Oak Hill Cemetery, Old St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tri-County Golf Ranch, and
Underwood Park (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Springdale, Ohio Individual Assets
Note: Created using ZeeMapsSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 13
Organizational assets include: Springdale Community Center, The Healing
Center, and Tri-County Soul Ministries Food Pantry (Figure 3).
Figure 3. Springdale, Ohio Organizational Assets
Note: Created using ZeeMapsSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 14
Institutional assets include: Baldwin Grove, Bowen Center for Women’s Health,
Brookdale, Doctor’s Urgent Care Springdale, Health Span, Maple Knoll Village,
Mercy Health Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, Mercy Health
Occupational Urgent Care, Planned Parenthood: Jean K. Spritz Center, The
Meadows, and UC Health Primary Care (Figure 4).
Figure 4. Springdale, Ohio Institutional Assets
Note: Created using ZeeMaps
F. Key Findings
The community of Springdale, Ohio has shifted and grown since its establishment
in 1806. Originally a close-knit village, Springdale has evolved into a bustling
suburban community. Recent years have brought an influx of Latino and Hispanic
persons, resulting in a diversified population. Several valuable assets exist within the
community. These assets can be divided into three categories: individual assets,
organizational assets, and institutional assets. Of these assets, the Springdale
Community Center and the Healing Center are of utmost value.SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 15
II. Population Characteristics
A. Total Population
Results from the 2010 Census (Table 1) estimate the total population of
Springdale to be 11,223. The population of Springdale increased by 660 persons
between 2000 and 2010, while the number of Hamilton County residents decreased
by 42,929.
Table 1. Ohio Population Data from 2010 Census
Springdale Hamilton County Ohio
Census 2010 Total 11,223 802,374 11,536,504
Population
Population Density 2,262.7 1,976.7 277.3
(per square mile of
land area)
Population change 660 (42,929) 183,364
(2000-2010)
Note: Data from 2000-2010.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2000; U.S. Census Bureau, 2010
B. Population changes including recent immigrant groups
Table 2 shows the breakdown of Springdale residents by race, as reported by the
U.S. Census in 2000 and 2010. Data shows a decrease in Caucasian population. It
should be noted that this is the only category to experience a negative change in the
last 10 years. The positive change in total population over the 10-year period can be
attributed to a significant increase in Hispanic peoples. Although the Hispanic
population increased in Ohio and Hamilton County, the percentage increase was
substantially higher in the City of Springdale (Figure 5).
Table 2. Census 2000-2010 Springdale, Ohio Population Breakdown by Race
Springdale, OH 10563
RACE
2000 Census Number 2010 Census Number Change
Total Population 10,563 11,223 660
One race 10,369 10,892 523
Two or more races 194 331 137
Race alone or in
combination with
one or more other
races
White 7,379 6,428 (951)SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 16
Black or African 2,811 3,551 740
American
American Indian or 63 101 38
Alaska Native
Asian 305 385 80
Native Hawaiian 12 60 48
and Other Pacific
Islander
Some other race 203 1,060 857
HISPANIC OR
LATINO
Hispanic or 384 1,965 1,581
Latino (of any
race)
Not Hispanic or 10,179 9,258 (921)
Latino
Note: Data from 2000-2010.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000; U.S. Census Bureau, 2010SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 17
Figure 5. Percent Change in Hispanic Population—Census 2000/2010
Note: Data from 2000-2010.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000; U.S. Census Bureau, 2010
C. Mobility of the population
o Information unavailable
D. Population Demographics
Age/Sex
Figure 6 depicts the breakdown of Springdale residents by age and sex. All values
are as reported by the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau. It is interesting to note that the ratio
of men to women changes dramatically beyond the age of 60.SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 18
Figure 6. Census 2010 Population Data for Springdale, OH by Age/Sex
Note: Data from 2010.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010
Income
Table 3. Income Data for Springdale, Ohio in 2013 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars
Springdale, OH
Estimate Percent
Total households 3,988 100.0
Less than $10,000 363 9.1
$10,000 to $14,999 192 4.8
$15,000 to $24,999 551 13.8
$25,000 to $34,999 325 8.1
$35,000 to $49,999 596 14.9
$50,000 to $74,999 800 20.1
$75,000 to $99,999 475 11.9
$100,000 to $149,999 538 13.5
$150,000 to $199,999 86 2.2SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 19 $200,000 or more 62 1.6 Median household income 49,222 (dollars) Mean household income 59,147 (dollars) Families 2,350 100.0 Less than $10,000 218 9.3 $10,000 to $14,999 28 1.2 $15,000 to $24,999 339 14.4 $25,000 to $34,999 146 6.2 $35,000 to $49,999 330 14.0 $50,000 to $74,999 514 21.9 $75,000 to $99,999 274 11.7 $100,000 to $149,999 353 15.0 $150,000 to $199,999 86 3.7 $200,000 or more 62 2.6 Median family income 52,227 (dollars) Mean family income 66,553 (dollars) Per capita income 22,381 (dollars) Nonfamily households 1,638 Median nonfamily income 38,125 (dollars) Mean nonfamily income 46,511 (dollars)
SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 20 Median earnings for 26,292 workers (dollars) Median earnings for male 42,408 full-time, year-round workers (dollars) Median earnings for female 39,500 full-time, year-round workers (dollars) Note: Data from 2009-2013. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013; 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Figure 7. Springdale, Ohio Demographic Income Note: Data from 2009-2013. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013
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Educational Attainment
Table 4. Educational Attainment of Springdale Population by Age/Sex
Male Female
Estimate Estimate
Population 18 to 24 648 429
years
Less than high school 14.7% 32.6%
graduate
High school graduate 60.5% 19.1%
(includes
equivalency)
Some college or 21.1% 46.6%
associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree or 3.7% 1.6%
higher
Population 25 years 3,399 3,582
and over
Less than 9th grade 12.3% 10.1%
9th to 12th grade, no 4.1% 5.2%
diploma
High school 20.0% 24.8%
graduate (includes
equivalency)
Some college, no 22.3% 27.7%
degree
Associate’s degree 7.5% 8.9%
Bachelor’s degree 24.9% 14.7%
Graduate or 8.9% 8.7%
professional degree
Percent high school 83.6% 84.8%
graduate or higherSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 22
Percent bachelor’s 33.8% 23.3%
degree or higher
Note: Data from 2010.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, 2010
Figure 8. Educational Attainment of Springdale Residents by Age
Note: Data from 2010.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, 2010
As illustrated by Table 5, data suggests a strong correlation between educational
attainment and income for Springdale residents. It is interesting to note that although there are
more males than females that obtain graduate or professional degrees, the females that do reach
this level make significantly more than their male counterparts. In all other cases of educational
attainment, males receive higher earning than females.
Table 5. Poverty Rate for the Population 25 Years and Older for Whom Poverty Status is
Determined by Educational Attainment Level
Springdale, OH
Total Male Female
Estimate Estimate Estimate
Less than high school 49.0% 45.5% 52.6%
graduate
High school graduate 17.7% 14.7% 20.1%
(includes
equivalency)SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 23
Some college or 8.9% 10.8% 7.4%
associates degree
Bachelor’s degree or 10.6% 15.5% 3.9%
higher
MEDIAN
EARNINGS IN THE
PAST 12 MONTHS
(IN 2013
INFLATION-
ADJUSTED
DOLLARS)
Population 25 years 32,150 34,619 30,321
and over with
earnings
Less than high school 17,292 23,277 8,846
graduate
High school graduate 22,265 24,741 17,738
(includes
equivalency)
Some college or 32,500 38,295 31,216
associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree 50,833 55,683 40,847
Graduate or 49,130 47,554 59,375
professional degree
Note: Data from 2009-2013.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, 2013
E. Occupational Information
The city of Springdale has diversity in the occupations of its residents. The table
below includes information on the prominent occupations in Springdale, OH, by
gender and occupational earnings. All values are estimates made by the US Census
Bureau in 2013. Springdale’s largest occupation category is service, which includes
fire fighters, police, personal care workers, groundskeepers, healthcare supportSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 24
occupations, and food preparation. Sales and office occupations also employ a large
number of Springdale residents. The highest grossing occupational category is
computers, engineering, and sciences, and the lowest grossing occupational category
is service. Males make more earnings than females in five of the seven occupational
categories, with females making more than males in the remaining two. The largest
gender income discrepancy is in healthcare and technical occupations, where females
make 24,564 more US dollars than males in the same category.
Table 6. Categories of Occupations in Springdale, Ohio
Category of Occupation Total Percent Percent Median Median Median Female
Springdale OH Male in Female in Earnings Male Earnings (in US
Occupation Occupation (in US Earnings dollars
dollars) (in US
dollars)
Management/Business 435 65.1 34.9 44,063 43,259 48,750
Computers, 438 91.3 8.7 65,313 65,511 64,028
Engineering, and
Science
Education, Legal, 520 36.2 63.8 31,250 33,818 22,206
Media, and Arts
Healthcare Practitioner 316 13.9 86.1 40,000 30,769 55,333
and Technical
Service 948 56.6 43.4 12,763 15,951 11,107
Sales and Office 1,055 40.0 60.0 31,339 46,090 25,982
Occupations
Natural Resources, 376 100.0 0.0 26,182 26,182 N/A
Construction, and
Maintenance
Production, 723 78.8 21.2 32,107 32,500 31,776
Transportation, and
Material Moving
Occupations
Note: Data from 2009-2013.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, 2013
Generally speaking, the people of the City of Springdale, Ohio made the same or less
money in each occupational category than those in the State of Ohio as a whole, with the
exception of the computers, engineering, and sciences categories, the sales category, and the
production, transportation, and material moving occupations. The difference in these threeSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 25
categories from the Ohio median earnings is very small. This is why it is stated above that the
people of Springdale made the same or less than the Ohio medians in all categories. Gender
differences in gross earnings are more evident when looking at the state of Ohio as compared to
the City of Springdale, as males made more than females in every category studied.
Table 7. Ohio Occupational Information by Category
Category of Occupation Total Percent Percent Median Median Median
State of Ohio Male in Female in Earnings Male Female
Occupation Occupation (in US Earnings Earnings (in
dollars) (in US US dollars
dollars)
Management/Business 717,110 56.3 43.7 56,650 67,756 47,294
Computers, 246,235 75.7 24.3 63,901 66,641 54,812
Engineering, and
Science
Education, Legal, 515,340 34.3 65.7 39,893 47,344 36,134
Media, and Arts
Healthcare Practitioner 332,349 22.3 77.7 49,416 71,246 45,678
and Technical
Service 942,008 40.2 59.8 15,592 19,353 14,059
Sales and Office 1,291,770 35.7 64.3 27,099 35,129 24,493
Occupations
Natural Resources, 409,801 95.8 4.2 37,147 37,690 23,338
Construction, and
Maintenance
Production, 811,773 76.9 23.1 30,853 33,572 22,601
Transportation, and
Material Moving
Occupations
Note: Data from 2009-2013.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, 2013
F. Poverty in Springdale, Ohio
The greatest degrees of individuals below the poverty line in Springdale, Ohio
occur with the female gender, the white race or Hispanic/Latino heritage, those who
are unemployed, and those who have no high school diploma. While education is
crucial to rising above the poverty line, it is clear that it is not the sole factor in
combating poverty, as 17.7 percent of high school graduates fell below the poverty
line, and close to 10 percent of college attendees and graduates of bachelor or higherSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 26
degrees still fell below the poverty line. There is also a discrepancy in gender, with
far more women falling below the poverty line than men, and a greater percentage of
young people classified as impoverished than older individuals.
Table 8. Poverty in Springdale, OH
Subject Area Total Below Poverty Level Percent Below
Springdale OH Poverty Level
Age Under 18 3,049 1,107 36.3
Aged 18-64 6,096 1,339 22.0
Age Over 65 1,758 121 6.9
Sex Male 5,336 993 18.6
Sex Female 5,567 1,574 28.3
White Race 6,825 1,755 25.7
Black Race 3,130 464 14.8
Asian/Pacific 405 66 16.3
Islander Race
Some Other Race 452 282 62.4
Hispanic/Latino 2,275 1,524 67.0
Race
Unemployed 2,790 799 28.6
Part Time 2,161 568 26.3
Employment in last
12 mo
Full time 3,195 177 5.5
Employment in last
12 mo
No High School 1,061 520 49.0
Degree
High School 1,502 266 17.7
Graduate
Some College 2,255 200 8.9
Bachelor’s Degree or 1,959 207 10.6
Higher
Note: Data from 2009-2013.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, 2013; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009-2013
Delving further into the issue of poverty in Springdale, Ohio we will consider other
factors, such as family structure, number of children, number of workers in the family, and theSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 27
assistance families receive from the government. Table 9 reveals some clear trends about
Springdale’s poverty: first, the greater the number of children in a household, the greater the
chance of being below the FPL; and second, the more workers in the household, the less the
chance of being below the FPL. The most startling example of this is in households with three or
more working family members. These families, regardless of whether they were married or
single families, had zero percent poverty across the board. Hispanic/Latino families have to deal
with poverty more than other ethnic groups, and Asian families reported zero percent of families
below the FPL.
Table 9. Springdale and the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Subject Area Total Number Married Married Female Female
Springdale OH Number of Couple Couple Householder, Householder,
of Families Families Families No Husband No Husband
Families Below Below Present Present
the FPL the FPL Below the
(%) (%) FPL (%)
White 1,440 19.2 1,122 15.5 191 29.8
Black 731 12.4 310 11.0 339 16.8
Asian 70 0.0 70 0.0 0 N/A
Some Other Race 100 50.0 100 50.0 0 N/A
Hispanic/Latino 344 74.4 252 74.2 23 100.0
Household with 1,358 29.3 808 31.1 371 27.2
Children Under 18
yrs old
No Children in the 992 2.0 803 0.9 159 8.2
Household
1 or 2 Children in 900 19.3 446 6.1 314 32.2
the Household
3 or 4 Children in 393 47.1 297 62.3 57 0.0
the Household
5 or More Children 65 60.0 65 60.0 0 N/A
in the Household
No Workers in the 323 6.2 282 2.5 26 50.0
Family
1 Worker in the 855 35.2 466 33.0 260 38.8
FamilySPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 28
2 Workers in the 883 11.0 696 13.9 147 0.0
Family
3 or More Workers 289 0.0 167 0.0 97 0.0
in the Family
Note: Data from 2009-2013.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, 2013
Figures 9 and 10 illustrate the impacts of more children and more workers in the family
on poverty ranking. Welfare comes into play, particularly in the case of single families with
increased numbers of children, and in families with no workers.SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 29 Figure 9. Percent of Springdale, OH Families Below FPL by Number of Children Source: US Census Bureau, 2013
SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 30
Figure 10. Percent of Springdale, Ohio Families Below the FPL by Number of Workers in the
Household.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 31
G. Cost of Living
Price Index for Cincinnati, Ohio (Table 10) has increased throughout 2014, but has
dropped marginally in the first half of 2015. Data is not available for the second half of
2015. Cost of Living in Springdale (Table 11) is 89.6 percent of the national average cost
of living, making Springdale more affordable than the average city in the US. Cost of
living is calculated based on references to the national cost of living (set at 100 percent).
Table 10. Cost of Living Index in Springdale, OH
Data Category 1st Half 2014 2nd Half 2014 1st Half 2015
Consumer Price 2.2 1.5 -0.4
Index for Urban
Consumers 12
Month Change (%)
Consumer Price 2.1 1.3 -1.0
Index for all Wage
Earners 12 Month
Change (%)
Note: Data from 2014-2015.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015
Table 11. Cost of Living Index in Springdale, OH compared to the US overall.
Cost of Living Index in Springdale OH Cost of Living Index in US (Overall)
89.6 100.0
Note: Data from 2015.
Source: City-data.com/city/springdale-ohio
H. Key Findings
The most current data suggests a population shift resulting from an increase in
Hispanic individuals, specifically those in their second decade of life. A strong
correlation exists between educational attainment and income. With the influx of the
Hispanic population, it is unclear how future data will trend.
III. Environmental Factors
A. General Description
The city of Springdale is home to a large amount of residential communities,
specifically apartment complexes and retirement communities. There are also a number
of businesses and shopping centers in the area, including Tri-County retail district, with
over 4 million square feet of retail space. Springdale families have access to an 82,000
square foot Community Center that includes a gymnasium, senior lounge, and computer
lab. The Community Center also hosts a variety of community events throughout the
year. There is no hospital within Springdale, but the area is located near Mercy Fairfield
hospital with over 700 physician affiliations. The Air Quality Index in Springdale is 106,SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 32
which is significantly worse than the U.S. average of 74 (City-data.com, 2015).
B. Housing: conditions, owner/renter occupied, etc.
As of 2014, there were 4,617 households in Springdale. The average household size is
2.35 people. Of the total household units available in Springdale, 94.7 percent were
occupied as of 2014. According to the Springdale city website, the rental ordinance
requires all owners of single family rental dwellings to pay a $50 fee annually, and each
housing unit is to undergo an initial inspection as well as subsequent inspections upon
changes of occupancy.
Table 12. Housing in Springdale, Ohio
Households: 2014
Households 4,617
Average Household Size 2.35
Hhld Growth 2000-2010 3.8%
Hhld Growth 2014B-2019 1.7%
Housing Units: 2014B
Occupied Units 4,617
% Occupied Units 94.7%
% Vacant Housing Units 5.2%
Source: http://www.city-data.com/city/Springdale-Ohio.html
Figure 11. Household Data in Springdale, Ohio
Source: http://www.city-data.com/city/Springdale-Ohio.htmlSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 33
Property Values
Figure 12. Property Values in Springdale, Ohio.
Note: Property Values in Springdale (City-data, 2015)
Source: http://www.city-data.com/city/Springdale-Ohio.html
C. Access to healthy food sources (distance/ transportation, cost, quality)
There are a number of grocery stores in the areas surrounding Springdale, but less
within the immediate vicinity. There is no information available for the amount of
grocery stores in Springdale, but within Hamilton County there are a total of 155 (city-
data, 2015). The nearest Kroger is located on West Kemper Road in Forest Park. The
following are the three largest grocery stores located directly in Springdale:
Table 13. Grocery Stores located in Springdale, OH
Grocery Store Location
La Union 316 Northland Blvd
Hernandez Business Concepts 11510 Springfield Pike
Ray’s Food Market 11444 Springfield PikeSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 34
Note: Top three closest to central Springdale area, retrieved from Google maps
Source: (maps.google.com)
D. Sanitation: Water supply, sewage, and trash/garbage
• Water supply is provided by Greater Cincinnati Water Works. Sewage is managed
through the same provider.
• Curbside trash pickup is offered weekly. The city of Springdale is in contract with
Rumpke to provide this service at no additional cost to homeowners.
Figure 13. Curbside Collection Route
Source: http://www.springdale.org/trash-recycling-services.aspx
E. Safety / Protection: Police, fire, safety, crime stats, etc.
• There are 2.95 police officers per 1000 residents, compared to a national average of
2.45 per 1000.
• There have been zero murders reported in Springdale since 2011.
• As of October 14, 2015 there is only one registered sex offender in Springdale
• The fire department was founded in 1939 (springdale.org)
• Fire and EMS units: 3-4 firefighters on Engine 90, 3-4 firefighters on tower 90, 2
firefighters/paramedics on Medic 90, one shift supervisor.
• Two additional EMS units (Medic 290 and 390) are staffed as needed
(springdale.org)
• Total of 104 fire calls in 2014
• 426 Rescue/EMS calls in 2014
• City-data.com crime index in 2013: 358.7, down from 547.9 in 2001
Source: (http://www.springdale.org/uploads/2014%20Fire%20Statistics.PDF)SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 35
Figure 14. Crimes by Type in Springdale, 2013
Source: http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-Springdale-Ohio.html
F. Transportation
• Fare to ride Metro bus is $1.75 within the City of Cincinnati, $2.65 within Hamilton
County. This means that a ride to work on the Metro could cost more than $5 for one
day.
• 30 day Metro passes are available but are not necessarily affordable; passes range
from $70-$170 depending on zone
• 1 day unlimited pass is $4.50 for Zone 1, $6.30 for Zone 2. Zone 1 only includes the
City of Cincinnati; Zone 2 includes all of Hamilton County.
Source: go-metro.com, 2015
There are eight lines that run to and from the Springdale area, into various surrounding
areas in the greater Cincinnati area.
Table 14. Metro Bus Lines in Springdale, Ohio
Line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 36
Location Tri- Winton Winton Winton at Winton Central Gov’t Knowton’s
County at at Hempstead at Parkway Square Corner at
Mall Kemper Farragut Spring at Linn Area B Spring
Grove Grove
Source: http://www.go-metro.com/riding-metro/communities-served
G. Leading industry
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Administrative and support
• Waste management services
• Construction
• Retail trade
• Accommodation and food services
• Finance and insurance
• Groceries and related products merchant wholesalers
➢ Common industries:
• Healthcare
• Educational services
• Finance and insurance
• Professional, scientific, and technical services.
• Accommodation and food services,
• Transportation equipment
• Chemicals
Examples of top industries: Avon, John Morrell Manufacturing, Sugar Creek Packing,
Progress Business Park.
➢ Leading occupation:
• Production occupations
• Computer and mathematical occupations
• Office and administrative support occupations
• Construction and extraction occupations
• Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations
• Management occupations
• Material moving occupations
H. Employment
• 4,811 employed people in Springdale and 410 unemployed. (city-data, 2015)
• Leading employment sectors for Springdale include corporate, subsidiary and
regional managing offices, and offices of physicians.SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 37
Figure 15. Unemployment by Year in Springdale, 2014 (city-data, 2015)
Source: http://www.city-data.com/work/work-Springdale-Ohio.html
I. Safety issues for workers
The City of Springdale, through the health inspection and building department, ensure
a safe and sanitary environment for the workers in the community through enforcement
of city and state laws. Regulations include property maintenance code, tree preservation
codes, rental permit program, and flood control. The Health Department ensures safety
for workers by promoting health education programs and disease prevention. Other
inspection programs include work place smoking complaint investigations to ensure that
all work places in Springdale are smoke free, and school environmental safety.
J. Recreational Facilities: Gyms, playgrounds, etc.
• Parks in Springdale include: 182 acres of parkland distributed between Springdale
neighborhood parks. Most of these parks have playgrounds, soccer fields, picnic
tables, water fountains, and grills.
•Cameron Park
•Hilda-Ross Memorial Park
•Beacon hill park
•Chamberlain park
• Glenview park
• Underwood park
• Planet Fitness
• Dave & BustersSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 38
• Community Center (Figure 16): Has several indoor and outdoor amenities, including
a fitness center, indoor walking track, gymnasiums, game rooms, exercise studio,
senior lounge and computer lab.
Figure 16. Community Center in Springdale, Ohio
Source: www.springdale.org
K. Shopping Facilities: Type, proximity.
• Cassinelli Square Shopping Center
▪ 137 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45246
▪ Tenants: House Emporium, Uniform Advantage, Finer Diamonds/Gold,
Battery Giants, Fridays, Gig lots, Havertys, Mattress Firm, Party city, Uniform
World
• Tri-County Towne Center
▪ 11711 Princeton Pike, Suite 301
▪ Tenants: Jared – Galleria of Jewelry, Woodcraft, Towne Center Management
Office, The UPS Store, Sprint, Salon Concepts, Office Depot, McDonald's,
Mattress Warehouse, Luke's Sewing Center, LaRosa's Pizza, Hobby Lobby,
Harbor Freight Tools, Hancock Fabrics, First Watch Restaurant, Firehouse
Subs, Eyemart Express, Destination XL, Cricket Communications, Callos
Resource, Blue Ash Chili, Blue Agave Mexican Grill, AT&T Wireless, Asch
Dental.SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 39
• Tri-Centre Shopping Center
▪ Princeton Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246
▪ Tenants: Sherwin-Williams, Chipotle, Marcos Pizza, Jimmy Johns, Randstan,
Regency Beauty institute, Enterprise, Jada Buffet.
• Springdale Town Center Mall Shopping Center
• Springdale, Oh 45246
• Tenants: ALT smoke, Bakery, Subway, Jackson Hewitt, Priority Health, Foot
and Ankle, Nina’s Florist, Miracle Ear, Gak. Pet Styling.
• Tri-County Shopping Center
• 11700 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 45246
• Stores and Services: 150.
• Tenants: Aeropostale, Amy’s Hallmark, the Amazing Store, AT&T Authorized
Retailer Time Warner Cable, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Bath and Body Works, BJ’s
Restaurants, Camille La Vie, Body Jewel, Champs Sports, Auntie Ann’s,
Amy’s Hallmark, etc.
• Anchor Tenants: Macy’s, Dillard’s, Ethan Allen and Sears.
• Crescentville Square Shopping Center
• 12185 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 45246
• Tenants: Nadi Hair Spa.
• Old Gate Plaza Shopping Center
• Springdale, Ohio 45246
• Tenants: Planned parenthood, Tico Tax/Insurance, S. Salon and Spa, Family
Discount Furniture, Delicias Supermarket, Mia Familia-Restaurant and Bar.
• Tri-County Crossing Shopping Center
• E. Kemper Road, Springdale, OH 45246
• Tenants: Best Buy and Barnes and Noble.
• Wimbleton Plaza Shopping Center
• 11766 Springfield Pike Springdale, Ohio 45246
• Tenants: Outback, Daily Nails, DQ Daily Queens, Supreme Great Lakes, Quest
Diagnostics, Hoxworth Blood Center, Loft, Select Staffing,
• Springdale Plaza
• Springdale, Ohio 45246
• Tenants: Michael’s, T.J Max, Bed Bath and Beyond, Citi Trends, Tuesday
Morning, Catherine’s, Panera Bread, Great Clips, DSW Shoes.
• Kemper Pond Plaza
• Springdale, Ohio 45246
• Tenants: Kemper pond Dental, Wing Eye Care, Panda Wok, Escapades Beauty
and Barber salon, Labor Ready, Cartridge World, IHOP.SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 40
• Springdale Beltway Center
• Springdale, Ohio 45246
• Tenants: Dave and Busters, Golf Galaxy, Morris Home Center, Ashley
Furniture, Sky Zone, Full Throttle Indoor Karting.
• Tri –County Commons
• Springdale, Ohio 45246
• Tenants: Guitar Center, Sam’s Club, HH Greg, Golf Exchange, David’s Bridal.
Furniture Fair, Home and Sleep.
• Tri County Market Place
• Springdale, Ohio 45246
• Tenants: Party City, Planet Fitness, Pet Smart, Play It Again Sports, Chase
Bank.
BUSINESS CENTERS IN SPRINGDALE
Figure17. Shopping centers in Springdale
Source: http://www.city-data.com/city/Springdale-Ohio.htmlSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 41
L. Places of worship: Particular denominations, utilization, involvement in the
community, etc.
• Atonement Lutheran Church • Springdale Church of the Nazarene
305 Cameron Road 11177 Springfield Pike
Springdale, Ohio 45246 Springdale, Ohio 45246
• Macedonia Living Word Fellowship • Springdale Presbyterian Church
353 W. Kemper Rd. 425 W. Kemper Road
Springdale, Ohio 45246 Springdale, Ohio 45246
• First Baptist Church of Springdale • Temple Baptist Church
11494 Walnut Street 11965 Kenn Road
Springdale, Ohio 45246 Springdale, Ohio 45246
• Forest Dale Church of Christ • Vineyard Community Church
604 W. Kemper Road 11345 Century Circle East
Springdale, Ohio 45246 Springdale, Ohio 45246
• Soul-Winning Church of God • Calvary Pentecostal Church
425 W. Kemper Road 11970 Kenn Road
Springdale, Ohio 45246 Springdale, Ohio 45246
• New Life Outreach Ministries
1391 E. Crescentville Rd.
Springdale, Ohio 45246
Religion adherents: Catholics 25.6%, Evangelical Protestants 11.6%, Mainline Protestants 9.5%,
Black Protestants 2.6%, Orthodox 0.5%, None 47.5% And Others 2.7%.
Figure 18. Religion by Adherents in Springdale, 2010 (city-data, 2015)
Source: http://www.city-data.com/city/Springdale-Ohio.html
Most of these churches are part of the Springdale Offering Support (SOS) group: They are a
group of representatives from local agencies, churches, organizations and concerned citizens in
the Springdale area. Their mission is to coordinate community resources and unite individuals
and families with elements of help and assistance within Springdale and surrounding areas.SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 42
M. Schools: Type, number, condition, Nurses in schools, School-based health clinic,
free lunches, etc.
➢ Colleges/Universities in Springdale:
▪ Beckfield College-Tri-County
o Full-time enrollment: 454
o Location: 225 Pictoria Drive
o Private, for-profit
o Website: www.beckfield.edu)
▪ Regency Beauty Institute-Tri-County
o Full Time enrollment: 46
o Location: 11489 Princeton Pike
o Private, for-profit
o `Website: www.regency.edu)
➢ Public Schools In Springdale Belong To Princeton City School District. This district is
centered in Sharonville, Ohio and has 5,379 students attending 11 schools in grades PK
and K through12. The district has an annual budget of $97,908,000, spending an average
of $18,349 per student. Sixty-five percent of students in this district are eligible for free
or reduced price lunches.
Springdale public/private schools serve the educational needs of the Springdale
community from preschool to mostly 5th grade. Springdale students attend Princeton
Junior and Senior High Schools to further their education after grade school.
➢ Public primary/middle schools in Springdale
➢ Springdale Elementary School
o Students: 460
o Location: 350 W Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio
o Grades: PK – 05
o School nurse: Mrs. Karen Hucke
o Students on free and reduced lunch assistance: 54.3%
▪ Heritage Hill Elementary School
o Students: 529
o Location: 11961 Chesterdale Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio
o Grades: PK – 05
o School Nurse: Karen Hucke and Judy Olivan are the Heritage Hill Elementary
school nurses.
o Students on free and reduced lunch assistance: 99.2%
➢ Private elementary/middle school in Springdale
▪ Maple Knoll Child Center
o Students: 42
o Location: 11100 Springfield Pike
o Grades: PK – KG
▪ http://www.city-data.com/zips/45246SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 43
N. Key Findings
Overall, Springdale is a mainly residential and business area. It is home to a large
community center, which is a valuable resource for members of the community. Crime is
relatively low in the area, especially violent crimes and homicides. There are several
childcare centers, schools, churches, and retirement communities, making Springdale a
favorable community for those of all generations.
IV. Health Information
A. Vital Statistics
No information was discoverable for the city of Springdale specific to vital statistics;
therefore the statistics used were at the County level. Infant mortality rate is the number of
children less than one year of age who died divided by the number of live births per 1000 live
births. In 2011, Hamilton county had 11,077 live births with 122 of them resulting in infant
mortality. In 2012, Hamilton County had a slight improvement with 66 infant deaths compared
to 7,182 live births. Hamilton County has an infant mortality rate of 9.9 while Cincinnati as a
whole has a rate of 12.4. These values are significantly higher than the Healthy People 2020 goal
of 6.0 and are also greater than the United States average of 6.1 infant deaths per 1,000 live
births. A study by Cradle Cincinnati (2015) suggests that infant mortality rates in Cincinnati are
significantly impacted by factors such as obesity in pregnancy, inadequately spaced pregnancies,
and substance abuse during pregnancy. Additionally, preterm births have as much as a 66
percent impact on the increased infant mortality rates.
Table 17. Number of Infant Deaths and Births in Hamilton County from 2014-2015 by Month
Month 2014 2015
Infant Deaths Live Births Infant Deaths Live Births
January 7 893 10 938
February 1 854 5 796
March 7 880 15 913
April 10 832 1 923
May 9 909 7 923
June 11 964 8 926
July 9 1008 12 957
August 11 899 11 938
September 10 960
October 9 980
November 3 875
December 10 903
Total 97 10957 69 7314SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 44
Note: This table lists the number of infant deaths compared to live births per month for the past
two years. Based on the statistics given, Hamilton County is on track this year to exceed the
number of infant deaths from 2014.
Source: Hamilton County Public Health Cradle Cincinnati. (2015). Hamilton county: maternal
and infant health monthly surveillance report. Retrieved from
http://www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org/files/files/Reports/August_imr_2015.pdf.
Table 18. Infant Mortality on the County Level, State Level, National Level, and Healthy People
2020 Level (Values per 1,000 Live Births) from 2008-2012
Infant Hamilton State of Ohio United States Healthy People
Mortality County 2020
Measure
Infant deaths 7.5 5.2 4.6 4.1
within the first
28 days of life
Infant Deaths 3.2 2.6 2.3 2
between 28
days-1 year
Infant mortality 10.2 7.7 6.8 6
rate
Neonatal 7.4 5.2 6
mortality rate
Post-neonatal 2.9 2.5 6
mortality rate
Infant mortality 13.3 6
rate for blacks
Infant mortality 6.59 6
rate for whites
Note: Perhaps the most interesting fact seen in Table 18 is the infant mortality rate for blacks
versus whites. The infant mortality rate for blacks is nearly twice that of the infant mortality rate
for whites. Both values exceed the Healthy People 2020 goal.
Source: City of Springdale, Ohio. (2015). Public health assessment and wellness. Retrieved from
http://springdale.oh.networkofcare.org/ph/county-indicators.aspx#cat.
Table 19. Prematurity rates on the county level, state level, national level, and Healthy People
2020 level (expressed in percentages) from 2006-2012
Prematurity Hamilton State of Ohio United States Healthy People
Measure County 2020
< 32 weeks 2.6% 2.3% 2.0% 1.8%
gestation
32-33 weeks 1.9% 1.6% 1.6% 1.4%
gestationSPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 45 34-36 weeks 9.6% 8.6% 8.9% 8.1% gestation Preterm 14.1% 12.6% 12.5% 11.4% births, total Low birth 10.1% 8.6% 8.2% 7.8% weight deliveries Very low birth 2.1% 1.6% 1.5% 1.4% weight deliveries Source: City of Springdale, Ohio. (2015). Public health assessment and wellness. Retrieved from http://springdale.oh.networkofcare.org/ph/county-indicators.aspx#cat1. Table 20. Average maternal ages on the county level, state level, and national level (per 1,000 female mothers) from 2006-2012 Natality Measure Hamilton County State of Ohio United States Teen pregnancy rate 60.6 55.3 (ages 15-19) Teen birth rate 41.3 36.0 41.2 Births to unmarried women aged 18-54: 49.7% in Hamilton County, 41.3% in the state of Ohio and 38.2% nationwide. Births to women under 18 years of age: 3.4% in Hamilton County, 3.0% in the state of Ohio, and 3.4% nationwide. Births to married women aged 40-54: 2.2% in Hamilton County, 2.1% in the state of Ohio, and 2.7% nationwide. In Hamilton County, the average percentage of pregnancies that were spaced less than 18 months apart in the year 2015 is 33.0%, which is more than the Healthy People 2020 goal of 29.8%. Research has shown that optimal spacing between pregnancies can lead to better outcomes for both mom and baby in the short-term and long-term. Source: City of Springdale, Ohio. (2015). Public health assessment and wellness. Retrieved from http://springdale.oh.networkofcare.org/ph/county-indicators.aspx#cat1.
SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 46
B. Disease incidence and prevalence
Table 21. Incidence and prevalence of certain diseases on the county level, state level, national
level, and HealthyPeople 2020 level (values are per 100,000 individuals)
Disease Hamilton County State of Ohio United States Healthy People
2020 Goal
Breast cancer 26.3 24.8 23 20.7
Colorectal 18 18.1 16.7 14.5
cancer
Lung cancer 59.4 57.1 50.6 45.5
Prostate cancer 26.1 23.8 23.6 21.8
Diabetes 8300 8900
mellitus
Source: City of Springdale, Ohio. (2015). Public health assessment and wellness. Retrieved from
http://springdale.oh.networkofcare.org/ph/county-indicators.aspx#cat1.
Table 22. Prevalence of deadly diseases in Hamilton county compared to neighboring areas
(values per 100,000 individuals) from 2010
County/Area Heart Cancer Chronic Stroke Unintentional Alzheimer’s
Disease Respiratory Injury Disease
Disease
Hamilton 1570 1656 436 467 303 314
Butler 604 667 203 130 148 102
Warren 287 318 104 86 71 82
Clermont 292 367 106 94 96 48
State of Ohio 26072 25030 6705 5735 5030 4105
Source: City of Springdale, Ohio. (2015). Public health assessment and wellness. Retrieved from
http://springdale.oh.networkofcare.org/ph/county-indicators.aspx#cat.SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 47
C. Leading causes of death
Table 23. Death rates of certain diseases on the county level, state level, national level, and
Healthy People 2020 level (values are per 100,000 individuals) from 2006-2012
Cause of Death Hamilton State of Ohio United States HealthyPeople2020
County Goal
Breast Cancer 33.4 31.2 23.5 20.7
Colorectal 20.7 20.9 17.2 No data
cancer
Lung cancer 65.3 64.5 51.4 No data
Cancer deaths 216.4 217.5 180.8 161.4
(total)
Diabetes 33.5 31.5
mellitus
Coronary heart 136.9 163.1 136.1 103.4
disease
Stroke 58.6 51.9 44.9 34.8
Chronic kidney 18.1 16.3 No data No data
disease
Chronic lower 53.9 56.3 No data No data
respiratory
disease
Deaths by all 972.9 937.3 780.2 No data
causes
Source: City of Springdale, Ohio. (2015). Public health assessment and wellness. Retrieved from
http://springdale.oh.networkofcare.org/ph/county-indicators.aspx#cat1.
It is important to note in Table 24 below that unintentional injuries outrank homicides
and suicides combined in Hamilton County. Furthermore, according to the CDC (2015), the
majority of unintentional deaths are related to drug use. This is a huge concern for public health,
especially considering the current problem that Cincinnati and neighboring cities have with drug
use, particularly heroin. Other injury-related deaths included under this category of unintentional
injuries are falls, drowning, and choking. Based on the significant elderly population that
Springdale has at its numerous retirement homes, such as Maple Knoll, falls would be a big
concern to monitor within the community. However, according to the CDC (2015), the top five
leading causes of death still remain the same nationwide. The top five leading causes of death are
heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, unintentional injuries, and stroke.SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 48
Table 24. Injury in Hamilton Country (rates per 100,000)
Injury Deaths in Hamilton County (rates per 100,000)
2000-2002 2003-2005 2006-2008 2009-2010
Homicides 7.2 10.3 10.8 8/8
Suicides 9.3 10.7 10.8 10.8
Unintentional 29.5 31.9 38.1 33.7
Injury
Source: Ohio Department of Health: Violence and Injury Prevention Program. (2010). Hamilton
county injury profile. Retrieved from
http://www.healthy.ohio.gov/~/media/HealthyOhio/ASSETS/Files/injury%20prevention/Burdenr
eport/Hamilton%20Profile%20-%20Final.ashx.
Springdale is not considered an extremely violent community in terms of homicides and
rapes. However, the community experiences a large amount of burglaries and thefts in the area.
Based on our windshield survey, there are certain parts of the City that are not very safe. That
being said, it was surprising to see that the city does not encounter many murders or homicides.
This point was confirmed by one of the City of Springdale police officers, who stated that there
has not been gun violence in the city for quite a few years (Springdale police officer, personal
communication, September 19, 2015).
Table 25. Types and numbers of Crimes in Springdale, OH in 2013
Type of crime Number per year in Springdale, OH
in 2013
Murders 0
Rapes 6
Robberies 24
Assaults 11
Burglaries 89
Thefts 654
Auto Thefts 31
Arson 1SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 49 Figure 19. Crimes by Type in Springdale, OH in 2013 Source: Ohio Department of Health: Violence and Injury Prevention Program. (2010). Hamilton county injury profile. Retrieved from http://www.healthy.ohio.gov/~/media/HealthyOhio/ASSETS/Files/injury%20prevention/Burdenr eport/Hamilton%20Profile%20-%20Final.ashx. City-Data.com - Stats about all US cities - real estate, relocation info, crime, house prices, cost of living, races, home value estimator, recent sales, income, photos, schools, maps, weather, neighborhoods, and more. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.city-data.com.
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Figure 20. Graphical representation of injury-related deaths for Hamilton County and the state of
Ohio
Source: Ohio Department of Health: Violence and Injury Prevention Program. (2010). Hamilton
County injury profile. Retrieved from
http://www.healthy.ohio.gov/~/media/HealthyOhio/ASSETS/Files/injury%20prevention/Burdenr
eport/Hamilton%20Profile%20-%20Final.ashx.
City-Data.com - Stats about all US cities - real estate, relocation info, crime, house prices, cost of
living, races, home value estimator, recent sales, income, photos, schools, maps, weather,
neighborhoods, and more. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.city-data.com.
The trend in crime index is particularly interesting for Springdale, Ohio as compared to
the United States average, as seen in Table 26. In 2003, the crime index rating in Springdale was
more than 500. Over the next eight years, the crime index gradually decreased to 286.6.
However, it began to escalate quickly just a year later, leading to a most recent crime index of
358.9 in 2013, which is higher than the national average.
Table 26. Crime Index in Springdale from 2003-2013.
Crime Index (higher value means more crime)
Springdale, OH in 2003 532.8
Springdale, OH in 2006 482.1
Springdale, OH in 2009 346.2
Springdale, OH in 2011 286.6
Springdale, OH in 2012 327.2SPRINGDALE COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2016-2017 51
Springdale, OH in 2013 358.9
United States average in 2013 294.7
Source: City-Data.com - Stats about all US cities - real estate, relocation info, crime, house
prices, cost of living, races, home value estimator, recent sales, income, photos, schools, maps,
weather, neighborhoods, and more. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.city-data.com.
Figure 21. Crime Indices for Springdale, OH Compared to the United States Average
Source: City-Data.com - Stats about all US cities - real estate, relocation info, crime, house
prices, cost of living, races, home value estimator, recent sales, income, photos, schools, maps,
weather, neighborhoods, and more. (2015). Retrieved October 22, 2015, from
http://www.city-data.com
V. Health Facilities
A. Hospitals
There is currently no hospital within the city limits of Springdale. The closest hospitals
available to the citizens of Springdale are Mercy Fairfield Hospital and Trihealth Evendale
Hospital. These facilities are located on opposite sides of Springdale and offer different services
to their patients.
• Mercy Fairfield is a 229- bed hospital located northwest of Springdale in
Fairfield, Ohio (U.S. News and World Report, 2015). It is a short-term acute care
facility that is under the ownership of Mercy Health, a large health system
comprised of five Cincinnati-area hospitals. Mercy Health has been named as one
of the top 15 health systems in the country for the last two years (Truven Health
Analytics, 2015). Mercy Fairfield Hospital is nationally recognized and is a great
asset to the Springdale community. The facility is fairly accessible to Springdale
community members being located a few blocks from the major highway
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