Springfield, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,482 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,368 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
10 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$122,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$514 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$356 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Baca County
2
Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Baca County
1
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 33
Feb 0 4 35
Mar 1 6 44
Apr 1 2 51
May 2 0 61
Jun 2 0 71
Jul 3 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 1 0 66
Oct 1 1 55
Nov 1 3 43
Dec 1 5 33

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 35, CO State House District 47, CO
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Schools

Springfield Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1 star
Vilas Undivided High School
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Vilas Elementary School
10 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Lamar Community College
46 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Otero Junior College
64 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
78 miles, S • 1.9 star
Seward County Community College
97 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Prowers Medical Center
46 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
110 miles, E • 1 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
119 miles, NW • 1 star
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