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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,175/sq mi
Coordinates44.2372°N, 94.9819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience98.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 85 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 552 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 96 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 62 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 92 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 86 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 57 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 65 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 97 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LINCOLN WPA RX (575 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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