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Springfield, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 477.
Males: 178  (37.4%)
Females: 299  (62.6%)
Median resident age:

34.0 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,334
Springfield:

$54,334
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,133

Springfield CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $196,588
Springfield:

$196,588
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $95,141; detached houses: $96,232
March 2022 cost of living index in Springfield: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.9%

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According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Springfield, West Virginia as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Springfield is 50 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (55.9%), European (14.1%), American (9.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 733 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (68.0 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (96.6 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (192.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Fort Ashby, WV (2.3 miles ),
Green Spring, WV (2.6 miles ),
Oldtown, MD (2.8 miles),
Spring Gap, MD (2.8 miles),
Romney, WV (2.8 miles ),
District 2, Oldtown, MD (3.3 miles ),
Bier, MD (3.4 miles),
Rawlings, MD (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.45 N, Longitude: 78.69 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 304

Distribution of median household income in Springfield, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Springfield, WV in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 73.4. This is about average.

City:

73.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.138. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.138
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.20. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.20
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.149. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.149
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.62. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Springfield-area historical tornado activity is above West Virginia state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.4 miles away from the Springfield place center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.3 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Springfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 50% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 114.2 miles away from Springfield center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 167.1 miles away from Springfield center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 197.4 miles away from Springfield center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 111.2 miles away from Springfield center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 120.3 miles away from Springfield center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 243.8 miles away from Springfield center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hampshire County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Storms: 3, Droughts: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Springfield:

  • HAMPSHIRE MEM HOSP SNF (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ROMNEY, WV)
  • WASHINGTON STREET GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 8 miles away; ROMNEY, WV)
  • BIRCH LANE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 9 miles away; ROMNEY, WV)
  • WESTERN MARYLAND HEALTH SYSTEM HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • SACRED HEART HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER OF CUMBERLAND (Hospital, about 14 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-CUMBERLAND (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CUMBERLAND, MD)

Amtrak station near Springfield:

  • 15 miles: CUMBERLAND (E. HARRISON ST. & QUEEN CITY DR.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Springfield:

  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 15 miles; Cumberland, MD; Full-time enrollment: 2,407)
  • Frostburg State University (about 19 miles; Frostburg, MD; FT enrollment: 4,944)
  • Shenandoah University (about 35 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 37 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)
  • American Public University System (about 46 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • Shepherd University (about 48 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)
  • Hagerstown Community College (about 57 miles; Hagerstown, MD; FT enrollment: 3,220)

Public elementary/middle school in Springfield:

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Notable locations in Springfield: Springfield Area Rescue Squad Incorporated (A), Springfield Valley Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hampshire County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Springfield and their reported violations in the past:

MILLESONS WALNUT GROVE CAMPGROUND INC (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

13.7%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households

Banks with branches in Springfield (2011 data):

  • The Bank of Romney: Springfield Branch at Route 28, branch established on 1999/11/03. Info updated 2010/05/04: Bank assets: $245.9 mil, Deposits: $192.7 mil, headquarters in Romney, WV, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Romney Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Springfield:

Marital status in Springfield, WV
  • Never married: 25.5%
  • Now married: 58.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 16.1%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Springfield:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 19.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Springfield, WV (based on Hampshire County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,60034
Mainline Protestant2,42529
Other5573
Catholic4961
None16,886-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Hampshire County:

0.89 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

4.88 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Hampshire County:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.4%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.3%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.6%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Springfield:

  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WCBC (1270 AM; 5 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CUMBERLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNTR (1230 AM; 1 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Springfield:

  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WVSB (104.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: WEST VA. SCHS. FOR DEAF AND BLIND)
  • WCBC-FM (107.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: PROSPERITAS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, L P)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WQZK-FM (94.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • WEEO-FM (103.7 FM; MCCONNELLSBURG, PA; Owner: ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN NETWORK)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Springfield:

  • W43BP (Channel 43; CRESAPTOWN, MD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • Springfield, West Virginia
  • Fatal accident count12
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents15
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities15
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents30
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • West Virginia average
  • Fatal accident count2634
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents3894
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons804
  • Fatalities2880
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents6002
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents273
See more detailed statistics of Springfield fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 12.3mTotal length
  • 6,450Total average daily traffic
  • 572Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • FORT ASHBY, 7658 Cumberland Road (Lat: 39.442444 Lon: -78.699722), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRDS256,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2019, Expiration Date: 07/09/2029, Cancellation Date: 06/06/2023, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • 7HCH412A, Access Road Off Wv-28 (Lat: 39.471250 Lon: -78.722750), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WRWJ669,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2023, Expiration Date: 02/28/2033, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Springfield)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: ANTHONY A KOVSCHAK ACRODUSTER II SA 750 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320-B1A (160 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 22JM, N22JM, N-22JM, Serial Number: AK001, Year manufactured: 2015, Airworthiness Date: 12/04/2015, Certificate Issue Date: 11/07/2018
    Registrant (Individual): John S Carnahan, 7140 Cumberland Rd, Springfield, WV 26763
  • Aircraft: WILLIAM E SIPEREK SPEZIO SPORT DAL-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 92JM, N92JM, N-92JM, Serial Number: 399, Year manufactured: 2011, Airworthiness Date: 10/14/2011, Certificate Issue Date: 03/25/2011
    Registrant (Individual): John S Carnahan, 7140 Cumberland Rd, Springfield, WV 26763
  • Aircraft: HORNE EAA BIPLANE P-2 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 40FF, N40FF, N-40FF, Serial Number: 218WS, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 03/09/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 05/07/2009
    Registrant (Individual): John S Carnahan, Hc 65 Box 3690, Springfield, WV 26763

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 19. The highest number of fire incidents - 35 took place in 2010, and the least - 2 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Springfield, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (58.0%), and Outside Fires (34.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Springfield, WV
    • 19258.0%Structure Fires
    • 11334.1%Outside Fires
    • 195.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 72.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Springfield, WV
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Springfield, WV
  • 63.7%Electricity
  • 36.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Springfield, WV
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Springfield compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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