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Springfield

A township of 3,009 people in Williams County, Ohio
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About Springfield

Township in Ohio, US
3,048Population
36.3 sq miArea
719 ftElevation

Springfield Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 3,048 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Springfield for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Bryan (18%), Archbold (13%) and Defiance (6%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Bryan
18%
Archbold
13%
Defiance
6%
Stryker
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Springfield →

Health in Springfield

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

2worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Promedica Defiance Regional HospitalDefiance · 11.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bryan Community Health CenterBryan · 7.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43557, 43506, 43502 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Springfield →

Natural hazards in Springfield

35
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 35% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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 84°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 21°Winter
60° / 39°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
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Schools in Springfield

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A−

School Grade A-

The public schools Springfield’s kids attend outperform 80% of Ohio’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#206Best public schoolsof 621 in OH
DistrictStryker LocalSchools2

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.

Springfield’s library

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Stryker Branch Library304 S Defiance · part of Williams Co Public Library
Fine-freeE-books46 hrs a week
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Locator map of Springfield
Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Frank12 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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