Springfield is a small town of 1,555 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $89,432
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Springfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 92.5
Springfield's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Springfield costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Springfield, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$219,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$933
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$89,432
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Springfield's violent crime rate is 70.0 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
70.0 /100k
Property Crime
982.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Springfield is served primarily by SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Springfield, NE
National Avg
School District
SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Springfield sees average highs of 32.4°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.4 inches of snow per year.
Springfield's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Springfield roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $219,100 and median rent is $933/month.
Springfield's violent crime rate is 70.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 982.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Springfield are operated by SPRINGFIELD PLATTEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Springfield, NE has a population of 1,555, a median household income of $89,432, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Springfield averages 32.4°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches
with about 36.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Springfield, Nebraska is 1,555 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Springfield: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $219,100, median household income $89,432, crime index 30 (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.
