Springfield, IL

Living in Springfield

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 36
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 17
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 44
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Schools 5
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Residents

116k Population +767 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black20%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate26%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$7.4k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector61%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$646 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Springfield

United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74

Property Crime in Springfield

United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 5
Feb 31 2 5
Mar 41 3 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 3 0
Dec 30 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Springfield

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Springfield, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Springfield, IL

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Blessed Sacrament
5 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Springfield, IL

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MacMurray College
28 miles, W
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Illinois College
29 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Springfield, IL

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St Johns Hospital
7 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Springfield, IL