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
$304,948 Zillow
$1,106
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
171
Violent Crime/100K
684 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,389 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$180,900 home value, $1,106/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Springfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3616°N, 81.2982°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Effingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1886 | CHARLESTON, SC | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in |
Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and November the driest (2.7").