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Springfield, South Dakota

City · Population 1,912 · #38 in South Dakota
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About Springfield

Springfield, SD is a small town located in southern South Dakota, home to 1,912 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Springfield is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.03 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,856 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Springfield Unique

  • One of 22 places in the US named Springfield — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of South Dakota — one of 485 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Springfield

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🏫 Schools in Springfield

  • Springfield Elementary - 03

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)1,912
Rank in state#38 of 310
Land area1.03 sq mi
Density1,856/sq mi
Coordinates42.8623, -97.8965

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsClear
Wind10 to 15 mph

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