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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.
📰 Springfield News Today
- Juvenile’s body recovered from Missouri River at Nebraska’s northern border KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Jul 16
- Overdose death at Springfield prison draws 11 indictments for drug distribution South Dakota Searchlight · Jan 26
- Obituary | Clark Dana Erickson of Springfield, South Dakota - George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory · Jan 2
- Juvenile found dead in Missouri River near Springfield KELOLAND.com · Jul 16
- Jane Henderson Obituary May 29, 2026 - Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. · Jun 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
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
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Springfield
- Springfield Elementary - 03
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,912
Rank in state#38 of 310
Land area1.03 sq mi
Density1,856/sq mi
Coordinates42.8623, -97.8965