Springfield’s story
Springfield in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
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A town of 2,125. Public schools that outperform most of Minnesota.
Population
2,125
−5.8% since 2010
Typical home
$215K
+10.1% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
44.1
years
Jobs based here
920
Balanced
What makes Springfield stand out
The 2 things Springfield does most differently from other towns.
Springfield’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Springfield. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Springfield’s public schools outperform 96% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Springfield’s kids attend outperform 96% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary | PK–6 | 339 | A+ |
| St. Raphael Elementary School Private | PK–6 | 83 | |
| Springfield Secondary | 7–12 | 314 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state testsAll 3 schools →
Housing
A typical Springfield home is worth about $215K
The typical Springfield home is worth about $215,000, up 10.1% in a year, 39% below the Minnesota typical home.
$215KZillow home value
Typical home value
Springfield$215K
Minnesota$351K
+10.1%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Springfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
42″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–27°
Spring35–55°
Summer59–81°
Fall37–58°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in three working residents works right in Springfield
About one in 3 of Springfield’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are New Ulm (10%), Sleepy Eye (4%) and Redwood Falls (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
33%work in town
Where working residents work
In Springfield33%
New Ulm10%
Sleepy Eye4%
Redwood Falls4%
Comfrey3%
15 mi
median commute distance
920
jobs based in Springfield
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Springfield
Springfield's reported crime rate is well below Minnesota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Springfield0
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Springfield1.5
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
Healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Springfield beats the Minnesota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Minnesota
2 better21 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Springfield | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.6% | 76.1% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 78.7% | 74.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.1% | 8.9% |
Sleepy Eye Medical Center
13.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
32nd
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 1983
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0.4% of Springfield is conserved land
3.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
0.4%conserved
0.4%
conserved · 5 of 1,194 acres
3.4 mi
of trails · 1.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverside Park | 0.8 mi | 76 |
| 2. East End Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Browns Park | 0.2 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Famous people from Springfield
12 notable people were born in Springfield.
L
Les RockMajor League Baseball first baseman · 1912–1991
B
Bob HegmanAmerican baseball player · born 1958About Springfield
City in Minnesota, United States
Springfield is a city in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,027 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 14 serves as a main route in the community. This location is in the middle of some of Minnesota's most productive farmland. The city was home to Minnesota's sole brick plant up until its closure in 2016.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,027
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,020 ft
- ZIP code
- 56087
- Area code
- 507
Springfield’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Springfield.
BurnstownNorth StarSpringfield