Springfield, Illinois

Population 117,019

Springfield is located in Sangamon County, IL. The population is 117,019, making Springfield the largest city in Sangamon County and the 7th largest city in the state of Illinois.

There are 37 public schools in Springfield with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Springfield is high , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Springfield is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Springfield property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Springfield include Capital Township, Jerome and Southern View.

Springfield Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 7.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.8%

Crime Rate

52.24% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 232
  • Violent Crimes: 777
  • Robbery: 182
  • Burglary: 908
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

96.21% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Springfield
  • 0.51 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

795 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 18
  • Tanks & Spills: 767

Unemployment

Very High 4.9%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

37 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 37 K-12 public schools in Springfield, IL and 18 private schools. Homefacts rates Springfield's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
18 Private Schools

Blessed Sacrament

Calvary Academy

Cathedral School

Christ The King Elementary School

Concordia Lutheran School

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8 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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6 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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11 Former Drug Labs view all

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226 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Springfield, IL issued 226 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 226 permits, 89 were issued for single family homes and 137 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Springfield, IL issued 127 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 127 permits, 81 were issued for single family homes and 46 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $584
  • 1 Bedroom: $711
  • 2 Bedrooms: $879
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,122
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,206

Zip Codes

62536 62563 62629 62670 62684 62701 62702 62703 62704 62705 62706 62707 62708 62711 62712
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Environmental Hazards

795 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Springfield, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Springfield, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Springfield, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.58°
  • February 31.13°
  • March 44.77°
  • April 54.92°
  • May 65.23°
  • June 73.91°
  • July 77.1°
  • August 74.7°
  • September 67.2°
  • October 55.72°
  • November 45.27°
  • December 31.93°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Springfield, IL

Earthquakes
Springfield, IL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Springfield, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Springfield, IL has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Springfield, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Springfield, IL: $48,179

Unemployment

Unemployment in Springfield is 4.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 32.20%
White Collar - 67.80%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Rodney Davis
  • Darin LaHood

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

15 Cemeteries view all

58 FCC Towers view all

13 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

1 Library view all

10 Police Stations view all

9 Retirement Homes view all

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