The Town FilesSpringfield, Georgia
City in Effingham County · population 2,703 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $196,000
- Household income
- $62,957
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 34.4
Springfield is a city of 2,703 people in Effingham County, Georgia. The median home is worth $196,000, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 78% of Georgia towns, better for families than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Springfield ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springfield is worth $196,000, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $62,957, which is more affordable than 60% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,105 a month. 70.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,105 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $62,957 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 70.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Springfield
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 9, 2017 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Effingham County since 1996
Effingham County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Effingham County
Effingham County had 13,926 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,201 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Springfield
2 public schools with 2,983 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County High School | 9-12 | 2,164 | 18.0 |
| Springfield Elementary School | PK-5 | 819 | 13.2 |
Towns near Springfield
- Rincon, GA7.1 mi · 10,934 people · home $251,600
- Port Wentworth, GA14.0 mi · 10,878 people · home $228,100
- Hardeeville, SC16.9 mi · 7,473 people · home $488,900
- Bloomingdale, GA17.1 mi · 2,790 people · home $236,000
- Pooler, GA18.7 mi · 25,711 people · home $322,400
- Garden City, GA21.3 mi · 10,289 people · home $169,400
- Pembroke, GA23.5 mi · 2,513 people · home $200,800
- Ridgeland, SC23.9 mi · 3,758 people · home $228,400
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 57% of Georgia towns and quieter than 78%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.4).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $196,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,957, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,105 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Springfield get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 9, 2017. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)