At a Glance
Median Income
$92,153
$40,178 per capita
Home Value
$237,300
Zillow: $446,646
Median Rent
$1,137/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
264/100K
2,676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $92,153 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,178. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,552 business establishments, including 325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Springfield is $237,300 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $446,646. Median rent is $1,137/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Springfield reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,676/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Springfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,620
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,000/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,153
Per Capita$40,178
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$13,671M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,300
Rent$1,137
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$446,646
Housing Units633
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent264/100K
Property2,676/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,142 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Springfield was founded in 1873.
The median home in Springfield was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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