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Springfield

A township of 35,635 people in Hamilton County, Ohio
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Bushnell Mausoleum1905
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Bushnell Mausoleum, 1905

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About Springfield

Township in Ohio, US
1795Established
35,862Population
16.6 sq miArea
715 ftElevation

Springfield Township is one of the twelve townships of Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 35,862 as of the 2020 census. Springfield Township is home to the largest private school in Ohio (St. Xavier High School), the largest lake in Hamilton County (at Winton Woods County Park), and the Cincinnati area's annual Greek Festival (at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church).

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Living in Springfield

Work & commute in Springfield

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Most working residents leave Springfield for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Cincinnati (27%), West Chester (5%) and Blue Ash (4%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Cincinnati
27%
West Chester
5%
Blue Ash
4%
Fairfield
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Springfield →

Health in Springfield

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

2better than OH·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy Health - Fairfield HospitalFairfield · 4.6 mi · ER
Mt. Healthy Family Practice CenterCincinnati · 1.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of Springfield
DentalShortage · part of Springfield
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45231, 45240, 45224 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Springfield →

Natural hazards in Springfield

22
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Springfield →

Climate in Springfield

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Springfield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 25°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
66° / 45°Fall
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Schools in Springfield

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C

School Grade C

The public schools Springfield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 71% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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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 OH. Ratings are from neighbors.

Colleges in Springfield

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of Springfield’s residents are enrolled in college. Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science has about 101 students on campus.

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Nearest: Mt HealthyCincinnati · 1.4 miles · 54 hrs a week

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