What are the schools like in Springfield, GA?

Springfield is served primarily by Effingham County. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Springfield?

The median household income in Springfield, GA is $46,936 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Springfield, GA?

Springfield has an average high temperature of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches.

Springfield, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Springfield, GA affordable or expensive?

Springfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Springfield is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $159,500 and the median rent is $1,023 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Springfield, GA?

Springfield has a violent crime rate of 171.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 655.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Springfield, GA a Good Place to Live?

Springfield is a small town of 2,753 in Georgia, with a median household income of $46,936 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Springfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Springfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Springfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.6

Springfield's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Springfield costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Springfield, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$159,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,023	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,936	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Springfield's violent crime rate is 171.1 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

171.1 /100k

Property Crime

655.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Springfield is served primarily by Effingham County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Springfield, GA	National Avg
School District	Effingham County	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Springfield sees average highs of 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Springfield, GA
Average High — January	61.4°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Springfield, GA	National Avg
Population	2,753	—
Median Age	32.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	22.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Guyton, GA 6 mi Rincon, GA 6 mi Port Wentworth, GA 13 mi Hardeeville, SC 16 mi Bloomingdale, GA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Springfield

Springfield, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31329

Springfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Springfield, GA affordable or expensive?

Springfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Springfield roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $159,500 and median rent is $1,023/month.

What is the crime rate in Springfield, GA?

Springfield's violent crime rate is 171.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 655.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Springfield?

Public schools in Springfield are operated by Effingham County. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Springfield, GA a good place to live?

Springfield, GA has a population of 2,753, a median household income of $46,936, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Springfield?

Springfield averages 61.4°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Springfield?

Springfield, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31329.

What is the population of Springfield?

The population of Springfield, Georgia is 2,753 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Springfield?

Key numbers for living in Springfield: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $159,500, median household income $46,936, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Springfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.