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Springfield, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Bon Homme County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,073 Population 2,013/sq mi density
$59,063 Median Income $14,243 per capita
$126,800 Home Value $197,284 Zillow
$802 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,063 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $802/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Springfield, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,063
21% below
$14,243 per capita
Home Value
$126,800
55% below
Zillow: $197,284
Median Rent
$802/mo
31% below
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 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)

Income
79%
Home Value
45%
Rent
69%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Springfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $59,063 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,243. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Springfield is $126,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,284. Median rent is $802/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Springfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

8.5% of adults in Springfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Springfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,073
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density2,013/mi²
Male / Female83% / 17%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,063
Per Capita$14,243
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$284M
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,800
Rent$802
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$197,284
Housing Units434
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death7,595/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,289 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Springfield was founded in 1881.
The median home in Springfield was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.