Springfield, Nebraska

About Springfield

Set in the eastern part of Nebraska, Springfield is a small town with an estimated population of 1,531.

Officially, Springfield is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 945 residents per square mile.

📰 Springfield News Today

• Daniel Craney Obituary - Papillion, NE Dignity Memorial · Jun 19
• Nebraska residents from Springfield to Omaha feel earthquake WOWT · Mar 2
• Schedule - Platteview Trojans (Springfield, NE) Softball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14
• Briggs sparks Gold comeback over Springfield, NE New Ulm Journal · Jun 26
• Juvenile’s body recovered from Missouri River at Nebraska’s northern border KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Jul 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Springfield Unique

• One of 22 places in the US named Springfield — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 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 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Springfield

• Black Sheep Coffee House (café)
• Sweet Rice Thai Food

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Springfield Artworks · Art gallery
• Splash Pad · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Springfield

• Buffalo Park reviews ★
• Springfield City Park reviews ★
• Springfield Creek Trail & Rec Area reviews ★
• Springfield Recreation Area reviews ★
• Springfield Urban Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Springfield

• PLATTEVIEW CENTRAL JR HIGH SCHOOL
• PLATTEVIEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
• SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Springfield

🏘️ Nearby Communities