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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
$246,530 Zillow
$752
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
202
Violent Crime/100K
1,046 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$40,890 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$154,800 home value, $752/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°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 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").