At a Glance
Median Income
$51,667
$24,659 per capita
Home Value
$206,000
Zillow: $250,359
Median Rent
$673/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.8% 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
3.2 / 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 $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,659. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,117 business establishments, including 210 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Springfield is $206,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,359. Median rent is $673/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
18.4% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population565
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density401/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$24,659
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$4,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A
Home Value$206,000
Rent$673
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$250,359
Housing Units209
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,382/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain62.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute34 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Springfield was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 210 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.