Springfield, VT

Springfield, Vermont

Introduction to Springfield, Vermont

The population of Springfield is 9,078.

Springfield History

The town of Springfield was chartered in 1761. At the onset of World War II, Springfield became extremely important, as machine tools were produced in the area. Springfield is home to the Eureka Schoolhouse, which is Vermont’s oldest one-room school.

Springfield and nearby Attractions

• Ascutney State Park
• Jamaica State Park
• Camp Plymouth State Park
• Nature Museum
• Pillsbury State Park
• Grafton Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Springfield

There are a number of shopping centers in the area, such as the One Hundred River Street Complex Shopping Center and the Springfield Shopping Plaza Shopping Center. Numerous parks in the area include Pillsbury State Park, Jamaica State Park and Ascutney State Park, which offer a host of recreation facilities. Churches in the area include the Springfield United Methodist Church, the Calvary Baptist Church and Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. Hooper Golf Club is the local golf course. The area hosts festivals like the Windsor County Agricultural Fair every July and the Vermont Apple Festival every October.

Springfield Transportation

Albany International is the closest major airport.

Springfield Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Keene State College, Norwich University and Middlebury College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Springfield, VT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

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.

Springfield Hospitals

SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
PO BOX 2003
(802) 885-2151
Emergency Service: Yes

Springfield High Schools (2004)

SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
303 SOUTH STREET
802-885-8482
Serves 596 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

TECH CTR AT SPRINGFIELD
303 SOUTH STREET
802-885-8484
A Vocational School

Springfield Colleges

(List of All Vermont Colleges)

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