The Town FilesSpringfield, Kentucky
City in Washington County · population 2,846 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,600
- Household income
- $48,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 44.5
Springfield is a city of 2,846 people in Washington County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $168,600, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Kentucky towns, easier by car than 81% of Kentucky towns, quieter than 73% of Kentucky towns.
How Springfield ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springfield is worth $168,600, close to the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $48,750, which is more affordable than 27% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $816 a month. 57.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,600 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $816 | $837 |
| Median household income | $48,750 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 57.6% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 17.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 88.6% |
Weather in Springfield
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 26.1°F. About 51.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 30, 2025 about 8.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 5, 2003.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| November 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4848: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 3,652 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,444 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Springfield
5 public schools with 1,240 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County High School | 9-12 | 527 | 17.0 |
| Washington County Elementary School | PK-5 | 477 | 17.7 |
| Washington County Middle School | 6-8 | 191 | 14.7 |
| Commander Academy | 7-12 | 45 | 22.5 |
| WC Tel Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Springfield
- Lebanon, KY8.9 mi · 6,274 people · home $149,700
- Bardstown, KY15.5 mi · 13,567 people · home $203,500
- Harrodsburg, KY20.8 mi · 9,064 people · home $154,200
- Danville, KY24.5 mi · 17,234 people · home $207,600
- Campbellsville, KY25.3 mi · 11,426 people · home $164,600
- Lawrenceburg, KY29.0 mi · 11,728 people · home $201,100
- Hodgenville, KY29.5 mi · 3,235 people · home $151,400
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 94% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 73%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $168,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,750, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $816 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 26.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 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 May 30, 2025. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)