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Springfield, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Robertson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,985 Population 1,391/sq mi density
$58,741 Median Income $28,182 per capita
$235,200 Home Value $324,584 Zillow
$1,107 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
676 Violent Crime/100K 2,303 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,741 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$235,200 home value, $1,107/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
676 violent crimes/100K (78% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Springfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation737 ft (225 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.6 km²)
Population Density1,391/sq mi
Coordinates36.4936°N, 86.8722°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRobertson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.5 / 100
Community Resilience52.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 123 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 98 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 103 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 123 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 98 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 89 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 68 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 79 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 83 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 137 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 127 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 123 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 146 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 92 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

541 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,299 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 82 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 86 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 64 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 24 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 99 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 54 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 52 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 37 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 89 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 70 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 81 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 49 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 21 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 74 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 99 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 99 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 99 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.0").

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