Springfield, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Calhoun County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,295 Population 1,459/sq mi density
$43,681 Median Income $23,673 per capita
$105,300 Home Value $148,747 Zillow
$851 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$43,681 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,300 home value, $851/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Springfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation898 ft (274 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density1,459/sq mi
Coordinates42.3241°N, 85.2354°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 64.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.21"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.6 / 100
Community Resilience93.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 19 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 74 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 25 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

392 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,592 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 89 km 17
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 21 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 66 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 61 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 87 km 5
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 89 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 28 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 71 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 40 km 5
May 13, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in

Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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