Springfield, Ohio
Springfield is a city of 58,190 people in Clark County, Ohio, founded in 1801.
Why visit Springfield
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Old Enon Road Stone Arch Culvert, Chakeres Cinema 10, East High Street Historic District and Arcade Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Springfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Springfield
Springfield is a city in Clark County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in southwestern Ohio along the Mad River, Buck Creek, and Beaver Creek, about 45 miles (72 km) west of Columbus and 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Dayton. The city had a total population of 58,662 at the 2020 census, while the Springfield metropolitan area had 136,001 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Springfield, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Old Enon Road Stone Arch Culvert
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks24
East High Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Springfield, Ohio, United States
Arcade Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Listed on the NRHP
Clark County Heritage Center
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Location of the Clark County Historical Society
David Crabill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Moorefield Township, Ohio
Lagonda Club Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Clubhouse in Springfield, United States of America
Marquart-Mercer Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Farm in Mad River Township, Ohio
Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Springfield, Ohio
Odd Fellows' Home for Orphans, Indigent and Aged
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Springfield, Ohio, NRHP-listed
Pennsylvania House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Sa-Su 13:00-15:00
Pringle-Patric House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Springfield, Ohio, United States
Shawnee Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Hotel in Springfield, United States of America
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Church building in Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Veterans Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Contains Veterans Memorial Park, Veterans Park Amphitheater and Turner Pavilion, a children's playground, a bouldering park, and the...
250 Cliff Park Road, Springfield
Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve
Park · 3.6 mi
2710 Dayton-Springfield Road, Springfield
Gallagher Fen Sate Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 4.0 mi
4709 Old Columbus Road, Springfield
sunrise-sunset
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
2000 East Main Street, Springfield
Mo-We 05:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 05:00-17:00
Friendly Bakery & Groceries
Bakery · 1.9 mi
1814 South Limestone Street, Springfield
22 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship79
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Third Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.6 mi
1127 East High Street, Springfield
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare8
Map of Springfield
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 41°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Springfield Wtp (3 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
Clark County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Urbana 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Fairborn 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Huber Heights 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Xenia 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- London 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Beavercreek 20 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Riverside 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Vandalia 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Tipp City 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Dayton 24 mi southwest, about 38 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
- Downtown Springfield, Ohio 2021, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Bakery, Springfield, Ohio, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Springfield East High Street District 2, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Springfield East High Street District 1, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Springfield East High Street District 4, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Springfield East High Street District 5, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Springfield East High Street District 3, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 815 E. High in Springfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Westcott House Springfield 08, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Springfield, Ohio - Large Letter Postcard (8877352896), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Westcott House Springfield 05, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westcott House Springfield 07, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westcott House Springfield 04, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westcott House Springfield 03, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westcott House Springfield 06, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield, comprehensive, Nyttend, Public domain
- Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield, blue sky, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tuttle Bros Springfield, Ohio, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Springfield main post office 45501, Nyttend, Public domain
- Shawnee Hotel in Springfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield, front, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield, tower and front, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springfield, tower, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Raphael Church in Springfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Raphael Catholic Church — Springfield, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clark County Courthouse, Springfield, from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Clark County Courthouse, Springfield, from northeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church (Springfield, Ohio), 09er, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arcade Hotel (Springfield, Ohio), Jim Shively, Public domain
- St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Springfield, eastern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tecumseh Building eastern side, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Former municipal building in Springfield, Ohio, Nyttend, Public domain
- Marquart-Mercer Farm from the north, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Enon Road Stone Arch Culvert, northern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Warder Public Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- David Crabill House, rear distant, Nyttend, Public domain
- Masonic Temple, Springfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wittenberg College, Carnegie Hall of Science and Recreation Hall, Springfield, Ohio (1911 Postcard), Norwood Souvenir Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, Public domain
- Pennsylvania House in Springfield, Nyttend, Public domain
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