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Calhoun County

Population in 2011: 5,257. Population change since 2000: +1.3%
 

Males: 2,630  (50.0%)
Females: 2,627  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  33.8 years
Michigan median age:  45.5 years

Zip codes: 49015.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $29,120 (it was $29,790 in 2000)
Springfield:

$29,120
Michigan:

$45,255
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,231

Springfield city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $68,737 (it was $57,200 in 2000)
Springfield:

$68,737
Michigan:

$132,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $73,931; Detached houses: $83,497; Townhouses or other attached units: $92,406; In 2-unit structures: $85,063; Mobile homes: $25,487

Median gross rent in 2009: $537.

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Springfield races chart
  • White alone - 3,910 (74.3%)
  • Black alone - 495 (9.4%)
  • Asian alone - 391 (7.4%)
  • Two or more races - 219 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic - 215 (4.1%)
  • American Indian alone - 25 (0.5%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 3 (0.06%)
  • Other race alone - 2 (0.04%)

Races in Springfield detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Springfield: 83.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (14.6%), United States (11.1%), English (10.5%), Irish (9.3%), Dutch (4.4%), Polish (3.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 3.72 square miles.

Population density: 1414 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Springfield:

  • High school or higher: 79.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Springfield city:

  • Never married: 29.0%
  • Now married: 46.8%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 16.5%

198 residents are foreign born (1.7% Asia, 1.1% Europe, 0.7% Latin America).

This city:  3.8%
Michigan:  5.3%



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Springfield, Michigan as of December 21, 2012.
The ratio of number of residents in Springfield to the number of sex offenders is 629 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,308 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,070 (1.9%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Battle Creek, MI (1.6 miles , pop. 53,364).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Wayne, IN (86.3 miles , pop. 205,727).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (130.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Battle Creek, MI (1.3 miles ), Level Park-Oak Park, MI (1.7 miles ), Brownlee Park, MI (2.2 miles ), Augusta, MI (2.5 miles ), Climax, MI (2.8 miles ), South Gull Lake, MI (3.1 miles ), Galesburg, MI (3.1 miles ), Greater Galesburg, MI (3.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $45,700
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $71,500
  • 1999: 39 buildings, average cost: $60,400
  • 2000: 30 buildings, average cost: $63,400
  • 2001: 14 buildings, average cost: $72,300
  • 2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $68,800
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $53,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $89,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $131,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $74,500
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $81,300
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,500

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.32 N, Longitude: 85.23 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +401 (+7.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 221 (9.7%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 269

Springfield household income distribution Springfield home values distribution


 

Crime in Springfield by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011
Murders 0000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 8898788202
per 100,000 153.4152.5171.6152.5133.6154.1155.739.80.038.1
Robberies 3535431051
per 100,000 57.595.357.295.376.357.819.50.0100.619.0
Assaults 14361338172930262317
per 100,000 268.4686.1247.9724.5324.4558.8584.0517.9463.0323.4
Burglaries 49596241395852375057
per 100,000 939.41124.51182.1781.7744.11117.51012.3737.11006.41084.5
Thefts 177152170198166178146124121109
per 100,000 3393.42896.93241.23775.03167.33429.72842.12470.12435.62073.8
Auto thefts 20182722171381122
per 100,000 383.4343.1514.8419.4324.4250.5155.7219.140.338.1
Arson 1160112001
per 100,000 19.219.1114.40.019.119.338.90.00.019.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 430.0514.9462.1540.1403.3492.7448.6306.4296.8265.3

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime in Springfield detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 14 (13 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.47
Michigan average:

1.80

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Springfield, Michigan accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.5%
Michigan:

9.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -417 (-7.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (39%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Health care and social assistance (6%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
  • Manufacturing (25%)
  • Retail trade (18%)
  • Health care and social assistance (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (14%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Springfield-area historical tornado activity is above Michigan state average. It is 129% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/2/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.9 miles away from the Springfield city center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1977, a category F4 tornado 13.0 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 44 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Springfield-area historical earthquake activity is above Michigan state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 45.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Calhoun County (7) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Wind: 1, Hurricane: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Springfield:

  • BATTLE CREEK HEALTH SYSTEM (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 3 miles away; BATTLE CREEK, MI)
  • BATTLE CREEK VA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, about 8 miles away; BATTLE CREEK, MI)
  • OAKLAWN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; MARSHALL, MI)

Political contributions by individuals in Springfield, MI

Amtrak stations near Springfield:

  • 3 miles: BATTLE CREEK (104 CAPITAL AVE. SW) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 19 miles: KALAMAZOO (459 N. BURDICK ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service.

Local government website: www.springfieldmich.com

College/University in Springfield:

  • School of Designing Arts (Full-time enrollment: 45; Location: 3000 6th Ave; Private, for-profit; Website: www.schoolofdesigningarts.com)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Springfield:

  • Kellogg Community College (about 3 miles; Battle Creek, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,053)
  • Western Michigan University (about 20 miles; Kalamazoo, MI; FT enrollment: 18,067)
  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College (about 25 miles; Kalamazoo, MI; FT enrollment: 5,240)
  • Spring Arbor University (about 36 miles; Spring Arbor, MI; FT enrollment: 2,595)
  • Davenport University (about 40 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 3,488)
  • Jackson Community College (about 44 miles; Jackson, MI; FT enrollment: 3,739)
  • Lansing Community College (about 45 miles; Lansing, MI; FT enrollment: 7,815)

Public elementary/middle schools in Springfield:

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Notable locations in Springfield: Springbrook Golf Course (A), Springfield Police Department (B), Springfield Department of Public Safety Fire Station (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Springfield include: Church of God of Prophecy (A), Springfield Assembly of God Church (B), Abundant Grace Covenant Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Reese Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Lawrence Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Calhoun County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.3. This is about average.
City:

31.3
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.354. This is about average. There were 80 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.354
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.59. This is about average. There were 104 monitors within city limits.
City:

2.59
U.S.:

2.43
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 25.3. This is about average. There were 77 monitors within city limits.
City:

25.3
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 14.9. This is significantly better than average. There were 115 monitors within city limits.
City:

14.9
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.47. This is about average. There were 58 monitors within city limits.
City:

9.47
U.S.:

9.59
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 8.26. This is about average. There were 42 monitors within city limits.
City:

8.26
U.S.:

9.39

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

SPEEDWAY SUPER AMERICA, LLC (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 27.0%
(27.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 1.5% for Black residents, 49.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 46.7% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Michigan:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  56.3%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  8.7%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Springfield, MI

People in group quarters in Springfield:

  • 191 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 127 people in other group homes
  • 81 people in nursing homes
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 5 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Springfield compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Springfield travel time to work - commute
Springfield mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (92%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • No fuel used (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Calhoun County Michigan:


2008 Presidential Election results in Calhoun County Michigan:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Springfield (based on Calhoun County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 33.00%
Here33.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic Church The Wesleyan ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents27.4%13.2%9.4%7.9%5.6%
Congregations3.9%3.9%14.1%4.7%4.7%
NameSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchUnited Church of ChristAssemblies of GodChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Other
Adherents4.0%3.7%2.7%2.6%23.7%
Congregations3.9%3.1%3.9%2.3%55.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 26
This county:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Calhoun County:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 22
Calhoun County:

1.61 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
This county:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 82
Calhoun County:

6.01 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.5%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.3%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Calhoun County:

14.4%
State:

13.4%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 6$17,034$34,0681$655
Other Government Administration 4$13,956$41,8687$421
Police Protection - Officers 16$85,449$64,0870$0
Police - Other 1$2,879$34,5481$221
Firefighters 0$0 5$443
Streets and Highways 2$7,374$44,2440$0
Sewerage 1$3,778$45,3360$0
Parks and Recreation 2$5,829$34,9740$0
Water Supply 2$5,829$34,9740$0
Totals for Government 34$142,128$50,16314$1,740

Springfield government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $575,000 ($109.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $157,000 ($29.86)
    All Other: $50,000 ($9.51)
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($3.42)
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $172,000 ($32.72)
    Sewerage: $143,000 ($27.20)
    General - Other: $21,000 ($3.99)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($0.76)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($0.19)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $1,688,000 ($321.10)
    Police Protection: $1,453,000 ($276.39)
    Regular Highways: $510,000 ($97.01)
    Water Utilities: $385,000 ($73.24)
    Financial Administration: $282,000 ($53.64)
    Solid Waste Management: $156,000 ($29.67)
    Central Staff Services: $131,000 ($24.92)
    Sewerage: $103,000 ($19.59)
    Parks and Recreation: $80,000 ($15.22)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $76,000 ($14.46)
    General Public Buildings: $56,000 ($10.65)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $27,000 ($5.14)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $93,000 ($17.69)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Sewerage: $377,000 ($71.71)
    General - Other: $270,000 ($51.36)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $95,000 ($18.07)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $268,000 ($50.98)
    Interest Earnings: $116,000 ($22.07)
    Special Assessments: $114,000 ($21.69)
    Sale of Property: $42,000 ($7.99)
    Fines and Forfeits: $19,000 ($3.61)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,935,000 ($558.30)
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,035,000 ($387.10)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $995,000 ($189.27)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $590,000 ($112.23)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,441,000 ($654.56)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $458,000 ($87.12)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $771,000 ($146.66)
    All Other: $627,000 ($119.27)
    Highways: $400,000 ($76.09)
  • Tax - Property: $1,560,000 ($296.75)
    Individual Income: $693,000 ($131.82)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $71,000 ($13.51)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,730,000 ($329.09)

4.86% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,187 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.86%
Michigan average:

5.24%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($426 average AGI)
Calhoun County:

0.08%
Michigan average:

0.10%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Kalamazoo County, MI  0.71% ($34,765 average AGI)
from Barry County, MI  0.34% ($30,738)
from Branch County, MI  0.34% ($26,789)


5.60% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,719 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.60%
Michigan average:

5.98%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($201 average AGI)
Calhoun County:

0.04%
Michigan average:

0.05%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Kalamazoo County, MI  0.87% ($41,885 average AGI)
to Jackson County, MI  0.34% ($30,310)
to Barry County, MI  0.32% ($37,745)

Strongest AM radio stations in Springfield:

  • WBCK (930 AM; 5 kW; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRCC (1400 AM; 1 kW; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: CASPTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOLY (1500 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAMILY NETWORK, INC.)
  • WKZO (590 AM; 5 kW; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FAIRFIELD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKLZ (1470 AM; 10 kW; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FAIRFIELD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQSN (1660 AM; 10 kW; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FAIRFIELD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKMI (1360 AM; 5 kW; KALAMAZOO, MI)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WOOD (1300 AM; 20 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNWN (1560 AM; daytime; 4 kW; PORTAGE, MI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLCM (1390 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTE, MI)

Strongest FM radio stations in Springfield:

  • WKFR-FM (103.3 FM; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBXX (95.3 FM; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: CASPTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W223AE (92.5 FM; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: SPRING ARBOR COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRKR (107.7 FM; PORTAGE, MI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQLR (106.5 FM; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FAIRFIELD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMUK (102.1 FM; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WBCT (93.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWKN (104.9 FM; MARSHALL, MI; Owner: CASPTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVGR (104.1 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN)
  • WNWN-FM (98.5 FM; COLDWATER, MI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WOOD-FM (105.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFPM-LP (99.5 FM; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST)
  • WAYK (88.3 FM; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY)
  • WVIC (94.1 FM; JACKSON, MI; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP)
  • WZUU (92.3 FM; ALLEGAN, MI; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFAT (96.5 FM; PORTAGE, MI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • W247AM (97.3 FM; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WUFN (96.7 FM; ALBION, MI; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WBCH-FM (100.1 FM; HASTINGS, MI; Owner: BARRY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • W258AH (99.5 FM; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Springfield:

  • WOBC-CA (Channel 20; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • W21BS (Channel 21; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLLA (Channel 64; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC.)
  • WWMT (Channel 3; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WOTV (Channel 41; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WZPX (Channel 43; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: PAXSON BATTLE CREEK LICENSE, INC.)
  • W26BX (Channel 26; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: TCT OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WXMI (Channel 17; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WOOD-TV (Channel 8; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WSYM-TV (Channel 47; LANSING, MI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WILX-TV (Channel 10; ONONDAGA, MI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WLAJ (Channel 53; LANSING, MI; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WHTV (Channel 18; JACKSON, MI; Owner: SPARTAN-TV, L.L.C.)
  • WGVK (Channel 52; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Springfield, Michigan:
  • Fatal accident count: 22
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 34
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 7
  • Fatalities: 24
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 59
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 4
Michigan average:
  • Fatal accident count: 138
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 213
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 51
  • Fatalities: 148
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 366
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 23

See more detailed statistics of Springfield fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total average daily traffic: 18,057
Total average daily truck traffic: 902
Total future (year 2018) average daily traffic: 22,801

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Springfield)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 10275 Dixie Hwy (Lat: 42.774194 Lon: -83.498833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 125 m, Overall height: 123 m, Call Sign: WPGX547
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.562 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/13/2000, Expiration Date: 07/13/2010, Cancellation Date: 07/09/2001, Certifier: Donna Comer
    Registrant: Paging Network Of Michigan Inc, 1500 International Pkwy, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081, Phone: (972) 801-0304, Fax: (972) 801-0330
  • D8375 E Holly Rd (Lat: 42.783917 Lon: -83.534667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 128 m, Overall height: 134 m, Call Sign: WPID621
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.662 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/20/2001, Expiration Date: 09/28/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2001
    Registrant: Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden & Nels, 1120 20th St Nw N Bldg Ste 700, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 973-1210, Fax: (202) 973-1212
  • D8375 E Holly Rd (Lat: 42.783917 Lon: -83.534667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 128 m, Overall height: 134 m, Call Sign: WPIG259
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.712 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/06/2000, Expiration Date: 09/28/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2001, Certifier: M Lambring
    Registrant: Hall Estill Hardwick Gable Golden Nelson, 1120 20th St Nw N Bldg Ste 700, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 973-1210, Fax: (202) 973-1212

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, Dixie Hwy At Rattalee Rd (Lat: 42.774194 Lon: -83.498806), Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WNTM785
    Assigned Frequencies: 6685.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/18/2002, Expiration Date: 04/10/2012
    Registrant: Phone: (313) 858-1100
  • 4912 Edgar Rd (Lat: 42.710028 Lon: -83.460194), Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WPJA212
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.181 MHz, 952.181 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/26/1996, Expiration Date: 03/26/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/29/1997
    Registrant: Phone: (202) 331-9495
  • Fruin, 1959 Base Ave. (Lat: 42.321417 Lon: -85.266111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 49.3 m, Call Sign: WQIQ382
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/14/2008, Expiration Date: 04/14/2018, Certifier: William Chastain
    Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N7KUT, Licensee ID: L01453551
    Grant Date: 12/20/2008, Expiration Date: 03/02/2019
    Registrant: Edward J Lakies, 360 Avenue A, Springfield, MI 49037-7839
  • Call Sign: N8KLI, Previous Call Sign: KA8ZHH, Licensee ID: L00702492
    Grant Date: 08/05/2003, Expiration Date: 10/26/2013
    Registrant: Milford A Mellon Ii, 26 Royal Rd, Springfield, MI 49015
  • Call Sign: NG8I
    Grant Date: 08/05/1998, Expiration Date: 08/05/2008
    Registrant: Keith A Storm, 937 Betterly Rd, Springfield, MI 49015-4817
  • Call Sign: KD8CDS, Licensee ID: L01066407
    Grant Date: 09/23/2005, Expiration Date: 09/23/2015, Certifier: Billy W Booth Sr
    Registrant: Billy W Booth Sr, 4 Cinderella Circle, Springfield, MI 49015

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: RAVEN INDUSTRIES INC. RALLY RX7 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (None)
    N-Number: 2798B , Serial Number: RX7-430, Airworthiness Date: 12/20/1985
    Registrant (Individual): Kenneth D Durkee, 414 N 21st St, Springfield, MI 49015
  • Aircraft: LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 69A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 3001A , Serial Number: 5071, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 06/02/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Michael T Jahns, 155 Wellworth Ave, Springfield, MI 49037
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6085R , Serial Number: 172RG0077, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 10/29/1979
    Registrant (Individual): Edwin F Casto, 2 Easy St, Springfield, MI 49015
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6255A , Serial Number: 33055, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 03/17/1956
    Registrant (Corporation): Aerial Delivery, 840 Lafayette Ave, Springfield, MI 49037
  • Aircraft: LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 69A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 717LB , Serial Number: 5007, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 08/14/1996
    Registrant (Individual): Michael T Jahns, 155 Wellworth Ave, Springfield, MI 49037
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8082X , Serial Number: 17248582, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 06/13/1964
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph N Newman, 2869 W Dickman Rd, Springfield, MI 49037



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED15$66,52225$53,01452$51,6296$13,3006$43,022
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$07$33,01019$47,9886$20,7020$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$72,17017$47,96135$49,7039$13,8011$73,550
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$49,2702$29,84024$56,7260$01$47,190
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$06$48,8050$00$0
Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED6$43,3683$68,6971$21,510
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$44,4100$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 6

Businesses in Springfield, MI

  • Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing: 1
  • UPS: 1

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