At a Glance
Median Income
$43,681
$23,673 per capita
Home Value
$105,300
Zillow: $148,747
Median Rent
$851/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
21.7% 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
3.0 / 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 $43,681 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,673. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,626 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Springfield is $105,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,747. Median rent is $851/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
10.9% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,295
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,459/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,681
Per Capita$23,673
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$9,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,300
Rent$851
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$148,747
Housing Units2,469
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain31.5 in/yr
Elevation898 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Springfield was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.