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Springfield TownshipRichland County, OH
A town of 11,124.
7 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
11,124
2025 Census estimate · +0.1% since 2020
Median home value
$212K
Census ACS
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
43.2
years
Jobs based here
8,740
A job hub
TownGrade
C+
#663 of 987 in OH
What should you know before moving to Springfield Township?
Springfield Township's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades C+, ranked 663rd of 987 in Ohio. Its public schools beat 86% of Ohio towns on state tests and graduation. Its weakest subject is health: residents are less healthy than 87% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Only 1 of the 993 Ohio towns we compare have a lower January low than Springfield Township. The biggest park or preserve is Marshall Park, at 149 acres. Homes are expensive, about $212K for a typical one and 3.6 times the Mansfield metro’s $60K median household income.
What makes Springfield Township stand out
Where Springfield Township beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA+
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here8,740
Residents who work4,363
Work
2 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 93% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Ontario Local schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Stingel Elementary School | PK–5 | 922 |
| Ontario Middle School | 6–8 | 471 |
| Ontario High School | 9–12 | 540 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A job hub
Every workday, about 8,138 people come to Springfield Township for work
Where Springfield Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
8,740jobs based in Springfield Township
14%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Springfield Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Springfield Township is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for hazard risk (better than 98% of comparable towns) to D for health (better than 13%), so the C+ overall blends very different results.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 5% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →HealthAvita Ontario 1.9 miles awayDOpen →SchoolsAOpen →Cost of livingCOpen →Jobs & income$81K median household income; 8,740 jobs based hereBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.1 of 20; 5.3% of households have no car; 2.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6 miles of trails; 0% conserved landCOpen →HistoryC+Open →Civic life4.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Springfield Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Springfield Township, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOntario City water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Springfield Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Richland County Board of ElectionsRichland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2020
ZIP codes44906, 44903, 4482744906 54% · 44903 43% · 44827 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Springfield Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About one in seven working residents works right in Springfield Township
8,740 jobs are based in Springfield Township, 2 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
Most working residents leave Springfield Township for work: only 14% work in town. 2.9% of workers work from home in Springfield Township, below both the Ohio town median (9.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (11%). The average trip to work in Springfield Township is 20 minutes.
14%work in town
| Springfield Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 2.9% | 9.7% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 6.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Springfield Township14%
Mansfield25%
Ontario12%
Columbus7%
Galion5%
9 mi
median commute distance
8,740
jobs based in Springfield Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 52% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsA
Springfield Township’s grade for schools is an A
Its public schools are run by the Ontario Local school district. Its three schools are below. The largest public high school is Ontario High School, with 540 students.
86%of OH districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stingel Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 922 | A− |
| Ontario High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 540 | B+ |
| Ontario Middle SchoolTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 471 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Springfield Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 95% of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Springfield Township.
5risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
paid flood claims since 1981
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthD
Springfield Township’s grade for health is a D
16% of adults have diabetes in Springfield Township, against 13% in Ohio’s towns and 12% across U.S. towns. 41% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Springfield Township. Springfield Township beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
13%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Springfield Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Springfield Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 7.1% |
Avita Ontario
1.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
19th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsC
Conserved land covers 0.2% of Springfield Township
5.5 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves.
#502for trails in OH
| Springfield Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
0.2%
conserved · 46 of 23,353 acres
5.5 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Marshall Park | — | 149 |
| 2. Ontario Lions Clever Community Park | — | 8 |
| 3. Stowell Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Springfield Township
Springfield Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Springfield Township’s July high is 82°F.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring38–59°
Summer59–81°
Fall41–62°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
An age mix much like Ohio’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Ohio average. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio. 20% of Springfield Township residents are under 18.
43.2median age · OH 39.7
| Springfield Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
Springfield TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school38%
Some college20%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.2 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Springfield Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.9% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.7% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.8% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.9% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.4% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.8% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.3% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.5% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.7% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.3% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Nearby attractions
All 54 attractions →Ohio State Reformatory and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Springfield Township. Close and well known come first.
7 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
29 mi LandmarkHarding Tomb
15 mi State parkMalabar Farm State Park
4 mi GardenKingwood Center
6 mi MuseumMansfield Memorial Museum
7 mi MuseumBibleWalkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Harding Tomb: User:Postdlf, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Malabar Farm State Park: Jerward at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Kingwood Center: Mar07 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Mansfield Memorial Museum: Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0 · BibleWalk: JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Springfield Township
18pages on Springfield Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Springfield Township
Ohio State University-Mansfield CampusUniversity or college · Public · Mansfield3.2 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionNorth Central State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Mansfield3.2 mi$4,624 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Springfield Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Springfield Township
Township in Ohio, US
Springfield Township is one of the eighteen townships of Richland County, Ohio, United States. It is a part of the Mansfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 2020 census found 11,064 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,355 ft
Springfield Township’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Springfield Township.
Madison Township next door grades lower for schools (C+ to Springfield Township’s A) and higher for cost of living (B+ to C).
MansfieldOntarioTroy TownshipSandusky TownshipJackson TownshipMadison TownshipSharon TownshipSpringfield Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township | #663 | C+ | C | — | A | D |
| Mansfield | #949 | D | B+ | C− | C+ | D− |
| Ontario | #623 | B− | C+ | C− | A | B− |
| Troy Township | #817 | C | C | — | A− | C |
| Sandusky Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jackson Township | #625 | B− | B | — | B+ | C |
| Madison Township | #900 | C− | B+ | — | C+ | D− |
| Sharon Township | #507 | B | A− | — | B+ | C |
Springfield Township, Troy Township, Jackson Township, Madison Township and Sharon Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Sandusky Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Springfield Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Springfield Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Springfield Township, OH a good place to live?
Springfield Township grades C+ overall, better than 44% of U.S. towns and #663 of 987 in Ohio. It grades D for health and A for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Springfield Township, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.