The Town FilesSpringfield, Ohio
City in Clark County · population 58,662 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $116,800
- Household income
- $47,143
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 37.9
Springfield is a city of 58,662 people in Clark County, Ohio. The median home is worth $116,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 92% of Ohio towns, hipper than 89% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 87% of Ohio towns.
How Springfield ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springfield is worth $116,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $47,143, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $851 a month. 52.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $851 | $914 |
| Median household income | $47,143 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 52.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Springfield
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 18.5°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 1980.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 46,967 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,055 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 9.4%.
Public schools in Springfield
27 public schools with 14,482 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | 9-12 | 1,602 | 14.6 |
| Kenton Ridge Elementary | PK-6 | 1,129 | 25.1 |
| Shawnee Elementary School | PK-6 | 1,019 | 20.4 |
| Northwestern Elementary School | PK-7 | 945 | 20.5 |
| Kenton Ridge Middle/High School | 7-12 | 844 | 15.9 |
| Northwestern Junior/Senior High School | 7-12 | 708 | 22.1 |
| Springfield-Clark County | 7-12 | 704 | 12.6 |
| Global Impact STEM Academy | 7-12 | 687 | 22.9 |
| Shawnee Middle School/High School | 6-12 | 681 | 17.0 |
| Kenton Elementary School | K-6 | 468 | 16.7 |
| Snowhill Elementary School | K-6 | 426 | 15.8 |
| Fulton Elementary School | K-6 | 424 | 16.3 |
Towns near Springfield
- Northridge, OH4.8 mi · 7,518 people · home $193,800
- Yellow Springs, OH10.4 mi · 3,697 people · home $332,000
- New Carlisle, OH12.4 mi · 5,559 people · home $131,800
- Cedarville, OH12.5 mi · 4,257 people · home $200,800
- Urbana, OH12.6 mi · 11,115 people · home $163,000
- Park Layne, OH13.3 mi · 4,248 people · home $131,400
- Fairborn, OH14.5 mi · 34,510 people · home $175,000
- Huber Heights, OH17.6 mi · 43,439 people · home $177,300
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 3% of Ohio towns and quieter than 6%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $116,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,143, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $851 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 18.6 inches of snow.
Does Springfield get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)