Springtown1, 2014
Springtown’s story
151 years in pictures
Census counts: 166 in 1880, 3,064 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2014 and 3 maps from 1932 on.
- 1875Springtown is settled
SpringtownTX
A town of 5,204, settled in 1875.
Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
5,204
2025 Census estimate · +70% since 2020
Typical home
$389K
+0.5% in a year
Household income
$75K
median
Median age
29.8
years
Jobs based here
2,015
A job hub
TownGrade
C+
#231 of 640 in TX
Is Springtown a good place to live?
Springtown is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C+ overall, ranked 231st of 640 in Texas, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is health: CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 57% of the country. A typical home there costs about $389K, 4.3 years of the Dallas metro’s $90K median household income. Springtown’s mean commuting time is 44 minutes, against 25 minutes in Texas’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Optimist Gazeebo Park, 52 acres with 1.3 miles of trail.
A growing town
Springtown has grown 96% since 2010
2,658 counted in 2010 and 3,064 in 2020; an estimated 5,204 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 70% since 2020, after 15.3% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Springtown grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Springtown is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.8 of 20; 3.6% of households have no car; 3.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →HealthTexas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle 10.5 miles awayBOpen →SchoolsC+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →SafetyB−Open →Jobs & income$75K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landBOpen →History4 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life2.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market69 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 29.8; 16% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Springtown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Springtown, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Springtown water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Springtown’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereParker County Early Voting ClerkParker County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7608276082 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Springtown.
Springtown draws workers from Fort Worth and beyond, has hotter summers than nearly all U.S. towns and fares better on crime within Texas than nationally.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
About one in nine working residents works right in Springtown
2,015 jobs are based in Springtown, 1.5 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. The average commute takes 43.5 minutes, against 26.7 across Texas.
The top destinations are Fort Worth (25%), Dallas (6%) and Azle (3%). Most working residents leave Springtown for work: only 11% work in town. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in the town rose by 670, to 2,015.
11%work in town
| Springtown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Springtown11%
Fort Worth25%
Dallas6%
Azle3%
Arlington3%
25 mi
median commute distance
2,015
jobs based in Springtown
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 58% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsC+
On state tests, Springtown’s schools trail 56% of Texas districts
Of its 6 schools, two are listed below, each with the reason. The largest public high school is Springtown H S, with 1,189 students. Public schools: Springtown ISD.
44%of TX districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springtown ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 680 | B |
| Springtown H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,189 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB
Conserved land covers 2.4% of Springtown
Springtown’s trail density stands at 0.4 miles per square mile.
#198for trails in TX
| Springtown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.4% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
2.4%
conserved · 46 of 1,931 acres
1.3 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Optimist Gazeebo Park | 1.3 mi | 52 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B−
For cost of living, Springtown earns a B−
The typical home value in Springtown is about $389,000, up 0.5% in a year, 31% above the Texas typical home. A home in Springtown typically sold within 69 days of listing. The town’s going rate for rent comes in at $1,329 a month.
$389KZillow home value
| Springtown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,329 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Springtown$389K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
69
days on market
98.5%
sale-to-list price
+0.5%
value change, 1 year
11
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Springtown has mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons average 95.5°, hotter than in 97% of U.S. towns; January nights average 32.9°. The Decatur weather station, 19 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 237 days: longer than most of the country, but shorter than 84% of Texas places with climate records.
In Springtown, the midsummer high is 96°F. Snowfall is close to zero. Snow is almost unheard of.
96°summer high
| Springtown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 96°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 33°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–58°
Spring53–76°
Summer71–94°
Fall54–77°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 25
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
For health, Springtown earns a B
In Springtown, just over a quarter of adults have been diagnosed with depression, and 9.9% have diabetes. CDC measures, 31 in all: Springtown beats Texas on 8 and trails on 4. For adults in the town, the share who report frequent mental distress is 19%.
57%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Springtown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 22% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 13% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 74% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Texas
8 better19 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Springtown | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.9% | 19.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9% | 12.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 7.6% | 6.1% |
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle
10.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
67th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyB−
Springtown reports less crime per resident than 53% of U.S. towns
At 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 65% of Texas’s graded towns. Reported crimes fell from 76 to 32 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Springtown’s level of property crime is 4.8 per 1,000 residents. Its violent offense rate stands at 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
53%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Springtown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.8 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.1 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Springtown1.1
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Springtown4.8
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
53rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
65th
percentile among TX towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
26
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
The biggest natural risk in Springtown is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Springtown after 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2021. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage locally than in 53% of U.S. communities. Also worth knowing: the national flood insurance program has paid 28 claims in the town since 1979. Expected losses in Springtown break down as 40% from inland flooding and 30% from tornadoes.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesWildfire
28
paid flood claims since 1979
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Springtown
20pages on Springtown
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 56% of TX districts · 6 schoolsSafetyB−1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than TX on 8 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$389K typical home · up 0.5% in a yearWork & commuteB−$75K median household income · 2,015 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 53% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Springtown; the nearest are
Weatherford CollegeCommunity college · Public · Weatherford17 mi$5,250 in-state tuitionUniversity of North Texas Health Science CenterUniversity or college · Public · Fort Worth23.6 miTarrant County College DistrictCommunity college · Public · Fort Worth24.7 mi$1,863 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Springtown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,868 people come to Springtown for work
Where Springtown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,015jobs based in Springtown
11%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Springtown
4 notable people were born in Springtown.
About Springtown
City in Texas, United States
Springtown is a town in Parker County and Wise County, Texas, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 3,064.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 860 ft
- ZIP code
- 76082
- Area code
- 817
Questions about Springtown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Springtown, TX a good place to live?
Springtown grades C+ overall, better than 43% of U.S. towns and #231 of 640 in Texas. It grades B for health, B− for safety and C+ for schools.
Is Springtown, TX 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−.
What is Springtown, TX known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Joe Hutcheson and Ona Dodd.