A town of 14,122, settled in 1808. Public schools that outperform most of Ohio.
The 3 things Springfield does most differently from other towns.
Where Springfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Most working residents leave Springfield for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Akron (24%), Green (4%) and Cleveland (4%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
The public schools Springfield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 57% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill Elementary | K–3 | 478 | C |
| Greater Summit County Early Learning Center | K–4 | 102 | A |
| Chapel Hill Christian School (South Campus) Private | PK–6 | 235 | |
| Schrop Intermediate School | 4–6 | 382 | C+ |
| Springfield Preschool Center | PK | 75 | Not graded |
| Academy of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Private | 3–9 | 3 |
Springfield beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Springfield | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 32.7% | 29.8% |
| Fewer women getting mammograms | 69.3% | 76% |
3.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Springfield Bog Metro Park | 1.8 mi | 276 |
| 2. Lauer Park | 1.3 mi | 28 |
| 3. Jedd Park | 0.4 mi | 39 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.
Springfield has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Springfield's reported crime rate is well above Ohio's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 27 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
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Township in Ohio, US
Springfield Township is one of the nine townships of Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 14,162 at the 2020 census.
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6 towns share a border with Springfield.