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Springfield, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Baca County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,482
Population
1,312/sq mi density
$42,368
Median Income
$27,203 per capita
$122,600
Home Value
$174,792 Zillow
$551
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
73
Violent Crime/100K
219 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,368 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,600 home value, $551/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Springfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Baca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in |
Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.4").