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Springhill, Louisiana

Introduction to Springhill, Louisiana

Springhill, Louisiana, in Webster county, is 37 miles NE of Shreveport, Louisiana and 194 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is located in the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area. Springhill has a population of 5,439.

Springhill History

The city of Springhill is in Webster Parish. Initially a town, this city was established in the year 1896. William Farmer, Samuel Monzingo, J. A. Byrnes and Joseph Murrell were among the first settlers in the area. In the year 1894, Springhill was known as Barefoot, Louisiana. Mrs. Maxwell assigned the name on the basis of her observations that many men in the community left for work without shoes. The city of Springhill was finally incorporated in the year 1902.

Springhill and nearby Attractions

  • Discovery Place
  • Museum of Regional History
  • Sci - Port Discovery Center
  • Tex - Ark Antique Auto Museum
  • Atlanta State Park
  • Lake Claiborne State Park

Things To Do In Springhill

Tourists can visit the Museum of Regional History to learn more about the history of the city. The Atlanta State Park is another tourist attraction that offers facilities swimming, camping, fishing and biking. At the Tex-Ark Antique Museum, one can view a number of the antique autos.

Springhill Transportation

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is nearby.

Springhill Higher Education

Higher education is available at the Centenary College of Louisiana, Louisiana State University, Southern University at Shreveport, Texarkana College and Texas A & M University.

High Points

Springhill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySpringhill Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophySpringhill Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 10%Springhill Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Springhill Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Springhill, LA

Comparing Springhill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men27
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults27
Median Family Income27
People Above Poverty27
People in Middle Class or Better27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home25
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents94
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime78

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