Ohio Masonic Home, 1905
Springfield Township’s story
218 years in pictures
The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1905 and 6 maps from 1906 on.
- 1808Springfield Township is settled
Springfield TownshipSummit County, OH
6 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
14,240
2025 Census estimate · +0.2% since 2020
Median home value
$157K
Census ACS
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
50.9
years
Jobs based here
4,424
A commuter town
TownGrade
C−
#904 of 987 in OH
Is Springfield Township a good place to live?
Springfield Township gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $157K, 2.2 years of the Akron metro’s $72K median household income. It grades C− overall, 904th of 987 graded towns in Ohio. The low prices come with trade-offs. Its police reported 27 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025, a higher rate per resident than 90% of U.S. towns. On the plus side, natural-hazard risk is low. Springfield Township’s property crime rate is 49.6 per 1,000 residents, where Ohio’s towns sit at 9.4 and U.S. towns at 9.9. The biggest place to walk is Springfield Bog Metro Park, 276 acres with 1.8 miles of trail. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 70% of U.S. towns.
What makes Springfield Township stand out
Where Springfield Township beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
0historic places
History
Settled in 1808
A long history
A history going back 218 years.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Springfield Township1.9
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Worth knowing · SafetyD
34% less violent crime than OH
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Springfield Township for work
Where Springfield Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4,424jobs based in Springfield Township
5%of working residents work in town
10 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.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SafetyDOpen →HealthSumma Health System 6.7 miles awayCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.8 of 20; 2.5% of households have no car; 0.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →SchoolsB−Open →Jobs & income$66K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4 miles of trails; 3% conserved landBOpen →HistoryBOpen →Civic life2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 76 attractions →Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 58 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Springfield Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw37 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw13 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
8 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
37 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
36 mi Stadium & arenaRocket ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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
WaterAkron City PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 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, Summit County Board of ElectionsSummit County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes44312, 44685, 44306, 4431944312 77% · 44685 12% · 44306 6% · 44319 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.
SafetyD
For safety, Springfield Township earns a D
Reported crimes rose from 447 to 730 over the last three FBI years, a rise beyond ordinary year-to-year swings. Property crime runs at 49.6 per 1,000 residents, 3 times the Ohio rate, most of it theft.
Springfield Township reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 90% report less.
10%of U.S. towns report more crimeDSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Springfield Township1.9
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Springfield Township49.6
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
10th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
7th
percentile among OH towns
27
violent crimes reported in 2025
703
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsB−
Public schools in Springfield Township fall behind 53% of Ohio districts
Its public schools are run by the Springfield Local school district. Three of its 6 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
47%of OH districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–3 | Grades K–3 | 478 | C |
| Academy of the Immaculate Heart of Mary PrivateLargest high schoolGrades 3–9 | Grades 3–9 | 3 | – |
| Greater Summit County Early Learning CenterTop results in townGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 102 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Springfield Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 11 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Springfield Township.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
11
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsB
Conserved land covers 3.2% of Springfield Township
3.9 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves.
#408for trails in OH
| Springfield Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
3.2%
conserved · 301 of 9,502 acres
3.9 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Springfield Bog Metro Park | 1.8 mi | 276 |
| 2. Lauer Park | 1.3 mi | 28 |
| 3. Jedd Park | 0.4 mi | 39 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
With 0.7 jobs for every working resident, most of Springfield Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Springfield Township for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Springfield Township fell to 4,424 in 2023, 530 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Akron (24%), Green (4%) and Cleveland (4%).
5%work in town
| Springfield Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 13% | 9.7% | 11% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.7% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Springfield Township5%
Akron24%
Green4%
Cleveland4%
Cuyahoga Falls4%
10 mi
median commute distance
4,424
jobs based in Springfield Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 30% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC
On CDC estimates, Springfield Township is less healthy than 73% of U.S. towns
Springfield Township beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 27% of Springfield Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
27%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Springfield Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Springfield Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 32.7% | 29.8% |
| Fewer women getting mammograms | 69.3% | 76% |
Summa Health System
In Akron · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
37th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Springfield Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Springfield Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 20° and about 47 inches of snow falls in a winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring39–60°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Springfield Township
19pages on Springfield Township
The big questions
SchoolsB−Behind 53% of OH districts · 6 schoolsSafetyD1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than OH on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingBWork & commuteB−$66K median household income · 4,424 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
9 within 15 miles of the center of Springfield Township
Herzing University-AkronUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Akron3.2 mi$13,450 tuitionUniversity of Akron Main CampusUniversity or college · Public · Akron6.1 mi$13,135 in-state tuitionStark State CollegeCommunity college · Public · North Canton9.4 mi$4,790 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 nine townships of Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 14,162 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1808
- Area
- 15 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,083 ft
Springfield Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Springfield Township.
Green next door grades higher for schools (A to Springfield Township’s B−) and lower for cost of living (C to B).
AkronSawyerwoodMogadoreGreenCoventry TownshipSuffield TownshipSpringfield Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township | #904 | C− | B | D | B− | C |
| Akron | #963 | D | B | D | C | D |
| Sawyerwood | — | — | B+ | — | B− | C− |
| Mogadore | #88 | A | A− | B | A− | B |
| Green | #168 | A− | C | — | A | B+ |
| Coventry Township | #666 | C+ | B− | — | B− | C+ |
| Suffield Township | #199 | A− | B+ | — | B+ | B |
Sawyerwood has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Sawyerwood, Green, Coventry Township and Suffield Township report no FBI crime data of their own. 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 19% of U.S. towns and #904 of 987 in Ohio. It grades C for health, D for safety and B− for schools. Safety 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 B.