Springfield, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Washington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,871 Population 699/sq mi density
$40,890 Median Income $31,915 per capita
$154,800 Home Value $261,249 Zillow
$752 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
67 Violent Crime/100K 303 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,890 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$154,800 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Springfield, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,890
46% below
$31,915 per capita
Home Value
$154,800
45% below
Zillow: $261,249
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
82% below
303/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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
54%
Home Value
55%
Rent
65%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Springfield residents earn a median household income of $40,890 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,915. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 361 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Springfield is $154,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,249. Median rent is $752/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Springfield reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 303/100K.

Education

17.5% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Springfield has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,871
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density699/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,890
Per Capita$31,915
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$468M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,800
Rent$752
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$261,249
Housing Units1,378
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property303/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,519/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation800 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Springfield was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.