Springfield, Kentucky

About Springfield

Set in the central part of Kentucky, Springfield is a small town, home to 2,970 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Springfield holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 723 residents per square mile.

📰 Springfield News Today

• Man wanted for KY woman’s murder survives 40-foot fall, is apprehended by police Lexington Herald Leader · Aug 15
• Jerry Allen Masters Obituary | Carey & Son Funeral Home | Springfield, KY Tribute Archive · Aug 16
• Ethan Lee Chesser Obituary (2026) - Springfield, KY - Carey & Son Funeral Home, Inc. Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• UK to host Summer Forage Tour at Springfield cattle farm Aug. 11 University of Kentucky · Jul 24
• Space Night returns to Rotary Park - pmg-ky2.com pmg-ky2.com · Aug 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Springfield Unique

• One of 22 places in the US named Springfield — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Springfield

• Mordecai's

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Springfield

• Lincoln Homestead State Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Springfield

• Commander Academy
• WC Tel Center
• Washington County Elementary School
• Washington County High School
• Washington County Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Springfield

🏘️ Nearby Communities