Springfield Metro Area, IL
Living in the Springfield Metro Area
Bikeability30
Walkability26
Commute81
Public Transit27
Affordability75
Public Safety29
Airports14
Hospitals48
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
209kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black12%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$142kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$645Median Monthly Rent+$122 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Springfield Metro Area
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in the Springfield Metro Area
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Springfield Metro Area
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado23
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Springfield Metro Area, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Springfield Metro Area, IL
Springfield Christian School
2 miles, SW
Calvary Academy
2 miles, SE
St Agnes Elementary School
2 miles, SE
Sacred Heart Griffin High School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Springfield Metro Area, IL
St John's College-Department of Nursing
3 miles, SE
University of Illinois at Springfield
8 miles, SE
Lincoln College
29 miles, NE
MacMurray College
29 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Springfield Metro Area, IL
Memorial Medical Center
3 miles, SE
St Johns Hospital
3 miles, SE
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
7 miles, S
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
28 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Springfield Metro Area, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1 miles, NE
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
58 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
77 miles, E