At a Glance
Median Income
$65,537
$41,110 per capita
Home Value
$155,200
Zillow: $172,189
Median Rent
$945/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
905/100K
4,976/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $65,537 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,110. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Springfield is $155,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,189. Median rent is $945/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Springfield reports 905 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,976/100K. The murder rate is 8.0/100K.
Education
35.1% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population113,714
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,856/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,537
Per Capita$41,110
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,200
Rent$945
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$172,189
Housing Units56,849
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent905/100K
Property4,976/100K
Murder8.0/100K
Assault655/100K
Burglary1,530/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation607 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Springfield was founded in 1821.
The median home in Springfield was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.