Springfield is a city in Effingham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,703 as of the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Effingham County and a part of the Savannah metropolitan area.

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How Springfield ranks

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#31Most new homes in GA #19Safest in GA #43Best schools in GA All GA rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code31329

Area code912

Living in Springfield

Housing in Springfield

$305K▲ 1.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Springfield home is worth about $305,000, up 1.3% in a year, 8% below the Georgia typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Springfield

B⁺

Safety Grade B+

Springfield reports less crime per resident than 71% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Springfield 0.3

Georgia 3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Springfield 6.8

Georgia 14

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 7% work in town. The top destinations are Savannah (18%), Pooler (10%) and Rincon (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Savannah

18%

Pooler

10%

Rincon

Garden City

7%Work in townlive and work in Springfield 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,675Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Springfield →

Health in Springfield

Health Grade B

Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Georgia

6better than GA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 10 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityGA 17.7% · better 7.4%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offGA 9.6% · better

Care nearby

Effingham Health SystemSpringfield · 0.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health CareSpringfield · 2.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

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

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Springfield flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Springfield

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Springfield →

Climate in Springfield

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Springfield has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 39°Winter

78° / 53°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

78° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Springfield get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 21, with the last in spring around Mar 7.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Springfield →

Schools in Springfield

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School Grade A

The public schools Springfield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 89% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#43Best public schoolsof 231 in GA

DistrictEffingham CountySchools1

Springfield Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 876 students

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 GA. Ratings are from neighbors.