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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 800 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6939°N, 85.2229°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (3.1").