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Springfield

A township of 14,122 people in Summit County, Ohio
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About Springfield

Township in Ohio, US
1808Established
14,162Population
15 sq miArea
1,083 ftElevation

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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Living in Springfield

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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.

Akron
24%
Green
4%
Cleveland
4%
Cuyahoga Falls
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Springfield →

Health in Springfield

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

3worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Summa Health Systemin Akron · ER
Axesspointe Community Health Center/ArlingtonAkron · 3.4 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 44312, 44685, 44306 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Springfield →

Natural hazards in Springfield

10
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.

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

Climate in Springfield

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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.

37° / 22°Winter
60° / 39°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
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Schools in Springfield

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School Grade C+

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.

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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.

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Nearest: Springfield-Lakemore Branch LibraryAkron · 1.4 miles · 45 hrs a week

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