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Springfield, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Effingham County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,874 Population 737/sq mi density
$56,389 Median Income $31,515 per capita
$180,900 Home Value $304,512 Zillow
$1,106 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,174 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,389 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$180,900 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Springfield, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,389
25% below
$31,515 per capita
Home Value
$180,900
36% below
Zillow: $304,512
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
5% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
1,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
308 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)

Income
75%
Home Value
64%
Rent
95%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Springfield residents earn a median household income of $56,389 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,515. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,189 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Springfield is $180,900 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,512. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Safety & Crime

Springfield reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,174/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.9% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Springfield has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,874
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,389
Per Capita$31,515
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$3,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,900
Rent$1,106
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$304,512
Housing Units1,196
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property1,174/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault94/100K
Burglary282/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,467/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation27 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Springfield was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.