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Springfield, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
113,714
Population
1,856/sq mi density
$65,537
Median Income
$41,110 per capita
$155,200
Home Value
$163,932 Zillow
$945
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
777
Violent Crime/100K
4,441 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,537 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,200 home value, $945/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
777 violent crimes/100K (105% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Springfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 65.8 sq mi (170.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7911°N, 89.6446°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sangamon County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Downing - Peoria International (PIA) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in |
Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.7").