Zip 62703 (Springfield, IL) Rankings

Springfield, IL (zip code 62703) has been ranked highly in several categories by BestPlaces. It has an overall ranking of #4 out of 10 for Best Places to Live in Sangamon County, based on its crime rates, quality of schools, cost of living and other factors. Additionally, it has a high rank for job growth at #15 out of all Illinois counties. The unemployment rate is low compared to the U.S. average and more people are employed than unemployed with a ratio of 1.7 employed residents per 1 unemployed resident. Furthermore, the median household income is slightly higher than the US median and Springfield is considered one of Illinois' best places for businesses due to its affordability and workforce availability. All these factors contribute to Springfield's high rankings in various categories according to BestPlaces, making it one of the best cities to live in Sangamon County.

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