Springfield, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,209 Population 1,175/sq mi density
$59,412 Median Income $28,931 per capita
$117,600 Home Value $214,562 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
51 Violent Crime/100K 354 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,412 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $781/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Springfield, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,412
21% below
$28,931 per capita
Home Value
$117,600
58% below
Zillow: $214,562
Median Rent
$781/mo
33% below
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
87% below
354/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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
79%
Home Value
42%
Rent
67%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
13%
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 $59,412 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,931. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 902 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Springfield is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,562. Median rent is $781/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Springfield reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 354/100K.

Education

26.0% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Springfield has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,209
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,175/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,412
Per Capita$28,931
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$781
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$214,562
Housing Units1,012
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property354/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,833/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,056 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Springfield was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.