Springfield, Nebraska
Springfield is a city of 1,595 people in Sarpy County, Nebraska, founded in 1873.
Why visit Springfield
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Springfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Springfield
Springfield is a small town in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,501 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Springfield, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
Black Sheep Coffee House
Cafe · 1.5 mi
Mo-Fr 05:30-17:00; Sa 06:30-17:00; Su 08:00-15:00
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries25
13 more on the map.
History
Springfield was platted in 1873 by a U.S. Civil War veteran named J. D. Spearman. This was done in anticipation of the coming of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The town was named from several springs nearby.
From the History section of Springfield, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Springfield
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 0.9 in | 8.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 1.2 in | 10.9 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 1.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.3 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 5.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 1.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 19°F | 1.4 in | 7.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gretna 4Ne (4 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
Sarpy County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-06: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Millard Airport (MIQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Gretna 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Papillion 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Chalco 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- La Vista 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Louisville 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Ralston 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Bellevue 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Omaha 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Offutt AFB 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Ashland 12 mi west, about 20 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Springfield, Nebraska downtown 1, Ammodramus, CC0
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