The Town FilesSpringfield, South Dakota
City in Bon Homme County · population 1,914 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,500
- Household income
- $55,714
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 42.0
Springfield is a city of 1,914 people in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. The median home is worth $118,500, below the typical South Dakota town ($182,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of South Dakota towns, quieter than 77% of South Dakota towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of South Dakota towns.
How Springfield ranks
Percentile among South Dakota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Dakota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springfield is worth $118,500, below the typical South Dakota town ($182,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $55,714, which is more affordable than 74% of South Dakota towns. Median rent is $735 a month. 73.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical South Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,500 | $182,100 |
| Median rent | $735 | $785 |
| Median household income | $55,714 | $66,086 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 73.9% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical South Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 19.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.1% | 23.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 17.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Springfield
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 8.7°F. About 26.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.6 inches of snow (typical South Dakota town: 39.8 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical South Dakota town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 26, 1965 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on June 21, 1969.
Severe weather in Bon Homme County since 1996
Bon Homme County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2024 | Flood | DR-4807: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| June 29, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4656: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4527: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3475: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2019 | Flood | DR-4440: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Bon Homme County
Bon Homme County had 1,713 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,372 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Springfield
1 public school with 48 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary - 03 | K-5 | 48 | 12.0 |
Towns near Springfield
- Tyndall, SD9.0 mi · 1,057 people · home $101,500
- Avon, SD12.9 mi · 586 people · home $107,600
- Verdigre, NE19.6 mi · 554 people · home $87,000
- Scotland, SD21.7 mi · 785 people · home $110,700
- Crofton, NE22.1 mi · 756 people · home $125,500
- Bloomfield, NE22.2 mi · 986 people · home $92,800
- Wagner, SD24.9 mi · 1,490 people · home $136,000
- Tripp, SD25.3 mi · 575 people · home $66,300
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, South Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 71% of South Dakota towns and quieter than 77%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $118,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,714, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $735 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 8.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.2 inches of precipitation a year and 36.6 inches of snow.
Does Springfield get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 26, 1965. The typical South Dakota town has had 13.
- 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)