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A town of 2,038. Public schools that outperform most of South Dakota.
Population
2,038
−3.8% since 2010
Typical home
$193K
+11.3% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
42.0
years
Jobs based here
332
A commuter town
What makes Springfield stand out
The 3 things Springfield does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
85% of working residents leave Springfield for work
Where Springfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
332jobs based in Springfield
15%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Springfield’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →52°
Fog/Mist
Tonight L 45°
Local news
All →- Body of missing Springfield juvenile recovered from Missouri RiverMitchell Daily Republic · Jul 17
- Body of missing juvenile recovered from Missouri RiverGo Watertown Radio · Jul 17
- Missing Juvenile Found Dead Near Springfield MarinaDakota News Network · Jul 17
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Springfield. Another town gets a different order.
Who lives here
Fewer children than South Dakota overall, and fewer college graduates
Children under 18 are 3% of residents (24% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 36% of residents (22% statewide). 9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across South Dakota. 16% never finished high school.
42median age · SD 38
SpringfieldSouth DakotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
25%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma16%
High school43%
Some college23%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s7%
Graduate2%
| Springfield | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 1.1% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 24.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.9% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.6% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.7% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.1% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.4% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 16.1% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 42.9% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.2% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.6% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 6.8% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.3% | 10% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,000, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Schools
Springfield’s public schools outperform 85% of South Dakota districts
The public schools Springfield’s kids attend outperform 85% of South Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary - 03 | K–5 | 57 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within SD on state testsAll 1 schools →
Housing
A typical Springfield home is worth about $193K
The typical Springfield home is worth about $193,000, up 11.3% in a year, 40% below the South Dakota typical home.
$193KZillow home value
Typical home value
Springfield$193K
South Dakota$322K
+11.3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Springfield
Most working residents leave Springfield for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Yankton (12%), Sioux Falls (10%) and Avon (7%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
15%work in town
Where working residents work
In Springfield15%
Yankton12%
Sioux Falls10%
Avon7%
Wagner5%
26 mi
median commute distance
332
jobs based in Springfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Springfield beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
CHealth Grade
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better15 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Springfield | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 21.5% | 25.8% |
| More uninsured adults | 13.7% | 8.8% |
St. Michael's Hospital - Cah
9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
14th
percentile among SD towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Springfield has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
37″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–34°
Spring36–61°
Summer61–85°
Fall38–63°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtCold wavesInland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →