Springfield, Louisiana

About Springfield

Springfield is a tiny community in eastern Louisiana with an estimated population of 456.

Officially, Springfield is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.41 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 323 residents per square mile.

📰 Springfield News Today

• Eric James Hano Obituary Apr 28, 2026 Church Funeral Services & Crematory · Apr 28
• Schedule - Springfield Bulldogs (Springfield, LA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 28
• Josephine Ruth Kennedy Obituary Mar 20, 2026 Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes · Mar 20
• 68-year-old woman killed in apartment fire in Springfield Sunday night WAFB · Mar 23
• Albert "Sonny" Starkey - View Obituary & Service Information Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home · Apr 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Springfield Unique

• One of 22 places in the US named Springfield — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Springfield

• Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Louisiana Treasures Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Springfield

• Springfield Elementary School
• Springfield High School
• Springfield Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Springfield

🏘️ Nearby Communities