Colorado
Springfield is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,482. Residents earn $42,368 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Springfield receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Springfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Springfield is $42,368, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Springfield is $122,600, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $551 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Springfield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,559 per 100,000, near the national average.
24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Springfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,368 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,203 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $778 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $44,903 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 123 |
| County GDP | $143M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Commute Time | 8.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Census Median | $122,600 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $551 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.6% |
| Premature Death | 16,304/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,559.2/100K |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 779.6/100K |
| Theft | 708.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 70.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.2 inches |
| 60% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,369 ft (1,332 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4049°N, 102.6189°W |
| County FIPS | 08009 |
Winner: Republican by 70.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.0% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,312/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.9% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 8.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |