Springfield, Ohio
Among the top 10% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 57% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 43% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 15% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 42% of US places
- top 3% for natural disaster risk
- top 3% for cost of living
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Springfield is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 59,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, cost of living, and commute time. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitespringfieldohio.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.5 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$45k19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 97% of US places
Home Value$102k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$787better than 68% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 80% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.33%better than 32% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 40% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.91%better than 36% of US places
Unemployment9.1%better than 16% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.3 in45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall18.7 inbetter than 48% of US places
Sunny Days180 daysbetter than 9% of US places
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 46% of US places
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk17.5better than 97% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 18% of US places
School Quality59.3better than 52% of US places
Violent Crime3484/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime4533/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population58,64598th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.131st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4377th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9337th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2449th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.2%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)17.4%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.9%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.8%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 85% of US places
Walkability7.7/20better than 71% of US places
Airport Distance48 mibetter than 70% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.3%better than 50% of US places
Amenities Nearby9.04better than 14% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Springfield an affordable place to live?
- Springfield is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 97% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Springfield?
- The median home value in Springfield is $102k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Springfield?
- Median household income in Springfield is $45k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Springfield?
- Median gross rent in Springfield is $787 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Springfield safe?
- Springfield is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3484/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 4533/100k.
- What is the weather like in Springfield?
- Springfield averages 75°F in July and 29°F in January, with 40.3 in of annual precipitation and about 180 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Springfield?
- Public-school quality in Springfield is about average, scoring better than 52% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Springfield?
- The average one-way commute in Springfield is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)