At a Glance
Median Income
$72,426
$34,311 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
3,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Springfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Springfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Springfield residents earn a median household income of $72,426 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,311. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Springfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,117/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population377
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density215/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,426
Per Capita$34,311
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$954
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$159,763
Housing Units148
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,117/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation473 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Springfield was founded in 1856.
The median home in Springfield was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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