Springfield, Georgia
Springfield is a city of 2,974 people in Effingham County, Georgia.
Why visit Springfield
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Mars Theatre, Old Effingham County Courthouse and Reiser-Zoller Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Springfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Springfield
Springfield is a city in Effingham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,703 as of the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Effingham County and a part of the Savannah metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Springfield, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Old Effingham County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Reiser-Zoller Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Effingham Rec Department
Park · 2.0 mi
Main Rec department offices, ball fields, gym and playground
Springfield City Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Softball field, playground, basketball court and tennis court
Restaurants and cafes4
History
Springfield was established in 1799, and is most likely named after a plantation. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Springfield in 1838.
From the History section of Springfield, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Springfield
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 48°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Savannah Intl Ap Hcn 72207 (17 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Effingham County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Rincon 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Guyton 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Port Wentworth 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Hardeeville 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Bloomingdale 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Pooler 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Garden City 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Bluffton 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Pembroke 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Savannah 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Effingham County Jail, Springfield, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Effingham County Courthouse, Springfield, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reiser-Zoller Farm, Effingham County, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
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