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Springfield, South Dakota

Springfield, South Dakota is 77 miles SW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 149 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Bon Homme county. The population of the city is 792.

The People and Families of Springfield

In Springfield, about 61% of adults are married. Adults in Springfield are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Springfield had a median family income of $40,625. The people of Springfield can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Springfield political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Springfield.

Springfield Housing

Of the housing in Springfield, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Springfield, 87% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Springfield features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySpringfield Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySpringfield Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySpringfield Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySpringfield Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Springfield College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Springfield Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Springfield, SD

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime109
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