Probably more than you'd ever want to know about Springfield:

Size

Springfield city limits cover 50 square miles (1990).

Population

According the 1990 census, the population of Springfield is 105,227.

Geographic Location

Latitude: 39.78143 N

Longitude: 89.64465 W

Elevation

Springfield is 600 ft. above sea level, meaning we are just 19,720 ft. below the peak of Mt. McKinley in Alaska.

Tallest Buildings

The tallest building in Springfield is the State Capitol Building, measuring 361 ft. to the top of the rotunda and 405 ft. if you go to the top of the flagpole. The second tallest building is the Hilton Hotel, measuring 352 ft. and earning many humorous nicknames from the locals due to its unique shape.

Coldest Day on Record

February 13, 1905 (-24 F)

Hottest Day on Record

July 14, 1954 (112 F)

Average Highs & Lows

February -- 39/22 F

July -- 88/67 F