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Springfield, CO

Town in Baca County, Colorado.

Population

1,384

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,229

ZIP codes

0

Springfield and its ZIP codes

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Springfield at a glance

  • Springfield is about 22 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
  • The median household income is $48,295, 49% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,100 (75% below Colorado) and median rent is $588 a month.

Local data for Springfield, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Springfield, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$48,295

Poverty rate

12.5%

Median home value

$134,100

Median rent

$588/mo

Homeownership

67.5%

Bachelor's or higher

25.1%

Median age

41.5

Average commute

8.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (232), Irish Americans (222), Mexican Americans (181).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baca County. PPP loans are for Springfield.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$41,060

1,164 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,426

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$43.4M

FY 2026, $12,386 per person

Baca County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Springfield, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.7%
  • Carpooled4.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked9.7%
  • Bicycle1.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home4.3%

Average one-way commute: 8.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Springfield, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

674

Countywide, mostly hail

July high / Jan low

91° / 17°F

15.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Springfield, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.5%

U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

17.2%

U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.2%

U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts

Cities near Springfield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VilasTown9.5 mi0.1
PritchettTown13 mi0.2
Two ButtesTown16 mi0.2
WalshTown19 mi0.4
CampoTown20 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Springfield, CO in?
Springfield is in Baca County, Colorado.
What is the population of Springfield, CO?
About 1,384 people live in Springfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Springfield?
Nearby places include Vilas (9.5 mi), Pritchett (13 mi), Two Buttes (16 mi), Walsh (19 mi), Campo (20 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023