The Town FilesSpringfield, Colorado
Town in Baca County · population 1,325 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,100
- Household income
- $48,295
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 41.5
Springfield is a town of 1,325 people in Baca County, Colorado. The median home is worth $134,100, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Colorado towns.
How Springfield ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springfield is worth $134,100, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $48,295, which is more affordable than 96% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $588 a month. 67.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,100 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $588 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $48,295 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 67.5% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.6% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 8.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 92.9% |
Weather in Springfield
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 17.2°F. About 15.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.0 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 15, 2003 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 30, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 16, 2023.
Severe weather in Baca County since 1996
Baca County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2023 | Flood | DR-4731: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3271: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Baca County
Baca County had 1,171 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,474 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 0.8%.
Public schools in Springfield
2 public schools with 305 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary School | PK-5 | 170 | 10.6 |
| Springfield Junior/Senior High School | 6-12 | 135 | 9.6 |
Towns near Springfield
- Walsh, CO18.7 mi · 543 people · home $85,000
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 63% of Colorado towns and quieter than 53%. 25.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $134,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,295, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $588 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.2 inches of precipitation a year and 23.0 inches of snow.
Does Springfield get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 15, 2003. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)