Springfield is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,929 at the time of the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Ashton, Ashton Corners, Kingsley Corners, Martinsville, and Springfield Corners are located in Springfield.

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How Springfield ranks

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#9Fewest uninsured in WI #11Most active in WI #14Healthiest in WI All WI rankings →

Town numbers

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Area code608

Living in Springfield

Housing in Springfield

$692K▲ 2.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Springfield home is worth about $692,000, up 2.6% in a year, 104% above the Wisconsin typical home.

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Work & commute in Springfield

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Most working residents leave Springfield for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Madison (47%), Middleton (14%) and Waunakee (5%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Madison

47%

Middleton

14%

Waunakee

Verona

1%Work in townlive and work in Springfield 10 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 873Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Springfield

Health Grade A

Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

23better than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▲ 4 close Habits 3▲ 1 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 4▲ 1 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityWI 12.1% · better 6.1%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethWI 9.9% · better

Care nearby

University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics AuthorityMadison · 8.3 mi · ER

Children's Dental Center of Madison-West MadisonMadison · 6.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 53597, 53562, 53528 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Springfield →

Natural hazards in Springfield

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Springfield flood?paid flood claims since 2008 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 17 declared for Dane County MapSpringfield vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Springfield →

Climate in Springfield

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Springfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 14°Winter

57° / 35°Spring

80° / 59°Summer

59° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Springfield get?About 39 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 15, with the last in spring around Apr 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Springfield

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School Grade A

The public schools Springfield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 89% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Westside Christian SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 267 students St. Peter Catholic SchoolElementary · Grades PK–5 · 61 students

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 WI. Ratings are from neighbors.