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A city of 8,230 people in Florida
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Map of Springfield: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land0.8%24 of 3,107 acres
Trails1.9 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves33 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Springfield

City in Florida, United States
1935Established
8,075Population
4.5 sq miArea
26 ftElevation

Springfield is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, east of Panama City. It is part of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Springfield was incorporated on February 12, 1935. The population was 8,075 at the 2020 census, down from 8,903 at the 2010 census.

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Living in Springfield

Housing in Springfield

$218K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Springfield home is worth about $218,000, about the same as a year ago, 42% below the Florida typical home.

A balanced market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market37
Sale-to-list97.5%
Sold in May11
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Springfield

D

Safety Grade D

Springfield reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 87% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Springfield 4.5
Florida 2.5
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Springfield 12.7
Florida 10.8
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Springfield

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Most working residents leave Springfield for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Panama City (32%), Lynn Haven (10%) and Panama City Beach (7%). Half commute less than 6 miles.

Panama City
32%
Lynn Haven
10%
Panama City Beach
7%
Upper Grand Lagoon
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Springfield →

Health in Springfield

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 46% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Florida

1better than FL·13worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ascension Sacred Heart BayPanama City · 2.7 mi · ER
Pancare Panama CityPanama City · 1.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Springfield · CMS · HRSAHealth in Springfield →

Natural hazards in Springfield

93
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 93% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Springfield →

Climate in Springfield

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Springfield has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.

65° / 45°Winter
78° / 57°Spring
90° / 73°Summer
80° / 60°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Springfield →

Schools in Springfield

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B−

School Grade B-

The public schools Springfield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 55% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Parker Public LibraryParker · 2.7 miles · 26 hrs a week
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