Springfield, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
8,157 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,640 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$177,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$408 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,066 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bay County
5
Panama City-Panama City Beach Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bay County
7
Panama City-Panama City Beach Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 52
Feb 5 0 54
Mar 6 0 61
Apr 4 0 67
May 3 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 7 0 82
Aug 7 0 82
Sep 6 0 79
Oct 4 0 70
Nov 4 0 61
Dec 4 0 54

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 4%

Schools

Rutherford High School
<1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Cedar Grove Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 1.9 star
Everitt Middle School
<1 miles, SW 1.9 star
Springfield Elementary School
1 miles, SW 1.9 star

Colleges

Tom P Haney Technical Center
3 miles, N 1.4 star
Gulf Coast State College
7 miles, NW 1.4 star
Chipola College
48 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
2 miles, W 3.2 star
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
4 miles, NW 2.3 star
Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf
34 miles, S 5 star

Airports

Tallahassee International Airport
77 miles, E 1.4 star
Dothan Regional Airport
80 miles, NE 1 star