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Springfield, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Livingston Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
565 Population 401/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $24,659 per capita
$206,000 Home Value $250,359 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
309 Violent Crime/100K 2,396 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$206,000 home value, $673/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
309 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Springfield, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,667
31% below
$24,659 per capita
Home Value
$206,000
27% below
Zillow: $250,359
Median Rent
$673/mo
42% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
309/100K
19% below
2,396/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr

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
69%
Home Value
73%
Rent
58%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,659. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% 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.

Safety & Crime

Springfield reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,396/100K.

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 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population565
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density401/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$24,659
Unemployment3.8%
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%

Crime

F
Violent309/100K
Property2,396/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,382/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain67.2 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 210 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.