Springfield, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Bay County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,157 Population 1,710/sq mi density
$51,640 Median Income $27,476 per capita
$177,500 Home Value $217,654 Zillow
$1,329 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
804 Violent Crime/100K 2,173 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,640 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$177,500 home value, $1,329/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
804 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Springfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density1,710/sq mi
Coordinates30.1712°N, 85.6122°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBay County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Florida Beaches International (ECP)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.3"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.44"
Driest Month (May) 3.31"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0405 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience29.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 185 km
2024 Debby Category 1 204 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 189 km
2020 Sally Category 2 185 km
2018 Michael Category 5 21 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 137 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 128 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 218 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 299 km
1998 Georges Category 2 295 km
1998 Earl Category 2 12 km
1997 Danny Category 1 221 km
1995 Opal Category 4 144 km
1995 Erin Category 2 94 km
1995 Allison Category 1 290 km
1985 Elena Category 3 90 km
1985 Kate Category 3 28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 20 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 9, 2024 EF3 14 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 53 km 2
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 74 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 12 km 1
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 8 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 4 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 78 km 1
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 27, 2023 EF2 80 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 73 km 0
Mar 18, 2022 EF2 10 km 0
Apr 10, 2021 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 23, 2020 EF2 61 km 0
Nov 17, 2014 EF2 58 km 0
Sep 15, 2004 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 15, 2004 EF2 65 km 4
Mar 20, 2003 EF2 80 km 0
Mar 15, 2001 EF2 48 km 1
Mar 15, 2001 EF2 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BERTHA SWAMP RD 23,036 25 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,539 78 km
2009 UNNAMED 11,445 72 km
2021 BU 83/84/85 10,582 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,132 79 km
2008 GUM BAY 9,965 87 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,688 79 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,424 66 km
2014 BURN UNIT 057 8,381 79 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,237 78 km
2024 ANF BU 89 RX 0423 8,133 90 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,120 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,108 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,012 68 km
2009 UNNAMED 7,968 60 km
2009 UNNAMED 7,683 71 km
2020 VILAS 7,663 74 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 97 km
1998 UNNAMED 7,619 80 km
2024 ANF BU 241 242 RX 0202 7,573 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
March 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
April 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in Driest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in

Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and May the driest (3.3").

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