Springfield Metro Area, IL

Living in the Springfield Metro Area

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 26
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 29
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 45
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Schools 11
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Residents

209k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black12%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$142k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$645 Median Monthly Rent +$122 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$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%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Springfield Metro Area

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in the Springfield Metro Area

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 5
Feb 31 2 4
Mar 42 3 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 3 0
Dec 30 2 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Springfield Metro Area

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Springfield Metro Area, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Springfield Metro Area, IL

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Calvary Academy
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Springfield Metro Area, IL

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Lincoln College
29 miles, NE
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MacMurray College
29 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Springfield Metro Area, IL

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St Johns Hospital
3 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Springfield Metro Area, IL