Springfield, OR

Springfield, Oregon

Introduction to Springfield, Oregon

Springfield, Oregon is 103 miles S of Portland, Oregon. It's located in Lane County between the McKenzie River and the Willamette River and is bordered by the city of Eugene. The city was named after a nearby natural spring. The area is a major supplier of hazelnuts. Retail, manufacturing, health services, agriculture and logging are some of the prominent industries.

Springfield History

Settlers began to arrive in 1847. The first schoolhouse was constructed in 1854. In 1861 a severe flooding of the Willamette River occurred. The city was incorporated in 1885. Weyerhaeuser, a major timber company was established in 1949 and became a prominent employer. However, in the 90's the company's saw mill and veneer facilities were shut down and the paper facility was downsized.

Springfield Attractions

• Springfield Museum has numerous exhibits on the region's timber industry.
• Dorris Ranch Living History Farm is the country's oldest hazelnut orchard still in continuos operation and hosts a variety of events and provides tours.
• The East Skinner Butte Historic Landmark Area features numerous historic structures.
• Shelton McMurphy Johnson House is a notable, historic Queen Anne Victorian mansion.
• Washburn Historic District includes a large number of historic buildings.
• Conger St. Clock Museum includes a notable clock tower.
• Gateway Mall is a popular shopping destination.
• The Springfield Filbert Festival features jazz and rock music and the Northwest Harmonica Championship.

Springfield Activities

Residents and visitors enjoy touring the wineries located in the lower Willamette Valley. The county is known for its numerous covered bridges. The Lively Park Swim Center is a popular indoor water park. West Eugene Wetlands Education Center is a vast acreage and includes walking and bicycle trails. The McKenzie and Willamette rivers are popular for fishing, rafting, boating and swimming. There are numerous campgrounds in the area including the Timpanogas Lake Shelter, Willamette National Forest and the Warner Mountain Lookout.

Some of the notable nearby trails include the Eagles Rest Trail, the Hardesty Trail and the Teeter Creek Loop. There are numerous locations for whitewater paddling along the Willamette River and along the Row River, Fall Creek and the Calapooia River. Golf enthusiasts enjoy the area's courses including Emerald Valley Golf Club, Laurelwood Municipal Golf Course and Oakway Golf Course.

Springfield Higher Education

University of Oregon, Oregon State University Lane County Extension, Pioneer Pacific College and Lane Community College are nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Springfield, OR

Comparing Springfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Springfield Almanac

Springfield Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Springfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Springfield, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Springfield Public Libraries

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Springfield Hospitals

MCKENZIE-WILLAMETTE MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1460 G STREET
(541) 726-4401
Emergency Service: Yes

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Springfield High Schools (2004)

THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL
333 58TH ST
541-744-5000
Serves 1,487 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 25.6

SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
875 7TH ST
541-744-4700
Serves 1,480 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.2

GATEWAYS LEARNING CENTER
665 MAIN ST
541-744-8862
A Non-traditional School
Serves 139 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 30.9

Springfield Colleges

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Pioneer Pacific College

Springfield College of Beauty

(List of All Oregon Colleges)

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