Springfield, Michigan
Springfield is a city of 5,269 people in Calhoun County, Michigan.
Why visit Springfield
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include West Columbia 7, Adam C. Arnold Block, Advent Historic District and Fell Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Springfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Springfield
Springfield is a city in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. It is an enclave of the city of Battle Creek. The population was 5,292 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Springfield, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks23
Adam C. Arnold Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Demolished commercial building in Battle Creek, Michigan
Advent Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
United States historic place
Battle Creek City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
City hall in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Health resort
Battle Creek Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Mixed-use commercial and residential building located at 70 West Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek, Michigan
City Hall Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Battle Creek, Michigan
Frank and Dorothy Ward House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Residence in Battle Creek, Michigan
Heritage Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Mixed-use commercial and residential building in Battle Creek, Michigan
Maple Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Residential historic district located at 161-342 Capital Avenue NE in Battle Creek, Michigan
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Michigan Central Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Station in Battle Creek, Michigan
Milk Producers Company Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Leila Arboretum
Park · 1.3 mi
The Leila Arboretum 72 acres is an arboretum and garden located at 928 West Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan. It is open to the public.
928 West Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek
Betty and Ralph Campbell Memorial Plant Preserve at Helmer Brook
Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Big Boy
Restaurant · Burger · 1.9 mi
2183 West Columbia Avenue, Battle Creek
Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
The Base Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · American · 1.5 mi
3905 West Dickman Road, Springfield
Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Territorial Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · German · 1.4 mi
1600 Avenue A, Springfield
Tu-Su 11:30-22:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.9 mi
2195 West Columbia Avenue, Battle Creek
Mo-Fr 10:00-23:59; Sa-Su 00:00-01:00, 10:00-23:59
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
1500 West Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.9 mi
2167 West Columbia Avenue, Battle Creek
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Schlotzsky's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.8 mi
94 South 20th Street, Battle Creek
2 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship4
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
636 West Van Buren Street, Battle Creek
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Battle Creek Central High School
School · 2.5 mi
100 Van Buren St W, Battle Creek
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center
School · 2.5 mi
100 Van Buren St W, Battle Creek
Healthcare3
Map of Springfield
120 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Battle Creek Kellogg Ap (1 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
Calhoun County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
W. K. Kellogg Regional Airport (BTL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Battle Creek 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Level Park-Oak Park 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Brownlee Park 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Galesburg 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- South Gull Lake 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Richland 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Marshall 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Bellevue 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Comstock Northwest 15 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Eastwood 16 mi west, about 26 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
- Advent Historic District, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adam C Arnold Block Battle Creek, Randy L Case, Public domain
- Battle Creek City Hall-Battle Creek, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Merrit House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Kellogg House (battlecreekcvb) 002, Battle Creek CVB, CC BY 2.0
- Frank and Dorothy Ward House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Penniman Castle, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Record Printing and Box Battle Creek, Battle Creek City Directory, Public domain
- ClarasontheRiver1, Claramare, Public domain
- The Battle Creek Federal Center (battlecreekcvb) 001, Battle Creek CVB, CC BY 2.0
- Phelps Sanitarium Battle Creek, AC Besselman and Co, Public domain
- Battle Creek, Michigan (2008), battlecreekcvb, CC BY 2.0
- Battle Creek Post Office, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- American Legion Hospital Battle Creek, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- 209 Emmett St, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dime Tabernacle, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- WMU Aviation's Cirrus SR20, MSwierenga, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WMU College of Aviation Education Center, MSwierenga, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WMU College of Aviation, MSwierenga, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WMU SkyBroncos National Championship Banner, Usfcartwright, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Touring the Air National Guard Base in Battle Creek with Congressman Upton. (19549802332), Senator Stabenow, CC BY 2.0
- LAS Children's Garden 2014 (14828181174), F. D. Richards from Clinton, MI, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, MI entrance, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Senator Stabenow watches a demonstration of the cyber protection capabilities at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base. (19556610615), Senator Stabenow, CC BY 2.0
- WGPG Tower Pic, Nametable, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of Paul Werntz Shafer (1893–1954) at Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
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