The Town FilesSpringfield, Wisconsin
Town in Marquette County · population 811 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,800
- Household income
- $73,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 47.0
Springfield is a town of 811 people in Marquette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $248,800, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 95% of Wisconsin towns, hipper than 90% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
How Springfield ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Springfield is worth $248,800, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $73,750, which is more affordable than 37% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $830 a month. 79.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $830 | $951 |
| Median household income | $73,750 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 79.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 43.4% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.0% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 89.1% |
Weather in Springfield
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 6.9°F. About 34.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.6 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 29, 1992 about 8.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 38 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 8, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Marquette County since 1996
Marquette County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Marquette County
Marquette County had 3,942 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,451 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Towns near Springfield
- Westfield, WI4.7 mi · 1,302 people · home $153,400
- Coloma, WI5.5 mi · 730 people · home $241,100
- Newton, WI5.6 mi · 529 people · home $244,700
- Westfield, WI6.1 mi · 789 people · home $248,300
- Harris, WI8.0 mi · 748 people · home $250,000
- Richford, WI8.4 mi · 737 people · home $267,900
- New Chester, WI8.6 mi · 1,960 people · home $151,900
- Hancock, WI10.4 mi · 558 people · home $244,500
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 85% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 95%. 28.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.0).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $248,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,750, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $830 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 6.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.3 inches of precipitation a year and 45.6 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 F3 on August 29, 1992. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)