•Because of Springfield's location in the Willamette Valley, its weather tends to be drier than Oregonians along the coast typically experience. Summers are dry, with temperatures sometimes tiptoeing into the mid 90s. While rain is common and sometimes heavy from the fall to spring, snow is rare. Fog is common throughout the valley, and winter high temperatures are in the 50s.
•Springfield is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.
•The cost of living in Springfield is only 3.6 percent higher than the national average.
•The Springfield area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
•Springfield residents head to the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater to enjoy chamber music, comedy shows, screenings of classic films, and live theater, including original pieces written by local playwrights.
•Springfield has an array of community resources for seniors, including Senior and Disability Services, an organization that offers elder abuse advocacy, health and wellness programs, money management education, and Meals on Wheels, as well as one senior center.