The Town FilesSpringfield, Minnesota
City in Brown County · population 2,027 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $122,300
- Household income
- $59,434
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 44.1
Springfield is a city of 2,027 people in Brown County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $122,300, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Minnesota towns, better for retirees than 90% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 88% of Minnesota towns.
How Springfield ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springfield is worth $122,300, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $59,434, which is more affordable than 92% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $820 a month. 73.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,300 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $820 | $991 |
| Median household income | $59,434 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 73.2% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.8% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.3% | 90.2% |
Weather in Springfield
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 4.2°F. About 29.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.3 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 29, 1998 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 28, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 4, 1976.
Severe weather in Brown County since 1996
Brown County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 5, 2018 | Flood | DR-4390: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Brown County
Brown County had 13,221 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,442 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Springfield
2 public schools with 599 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 300 | 13.0 |
| SPRINGFIELD SECONDARY | 7-12 | 299 | 13.6 |
Towns near Springfield
- Morgan, MN12.7 mi · 888 people · home $117,400
- Sleepy Eye, MN13.5 mi · 3,452 people · home $147,600
- Lamberton, MN14.2 mi · 792 people · home $96,000
- Wabasso, MN17.7 mi · 739 people · home $109,600
- Paxton, MN19.2 mi · 667 people · home $225,000
- Mountain Lake, MN20.6 mi · 1,999 people · home $143,100
- Butterfield, MN21.4 mi · 601 people · home $90,400
- Milford, MN21.4 mi · 691 people · home $292,800
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 90% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 43%. 27.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $122,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,434, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $820 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 4.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.6 inches of precipitation a year and 42.3 inches of snow.
Does Springfield get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 29, 1998. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- 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)