Springfield, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Springfield? Because it is located in Clark County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.25%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Springfield's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Clark County & transit1.50%
- Total you pay7.25%
Springfield sits in Clark County, so its combined rate is 7.25% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.50% in Clark County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Springfield, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.63 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Springfield no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Springfield has a population of about 59,680, making it the 12th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Clark County, and its 6 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Springfield is taxed at 7.25%.
Springfield ZIP codes at 7.25%
- 45501
- 45502
- 45503
- 45504
- 45505
- 45506
How Springfield compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Springfield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | — | Clark | 7.25% | — |
| Fairborn | 13.3 mi | Greene | 6.75% | -0.50% |
| Huber Heights | 17.6 mi | Montgomery | 7.50% | +0.25% |
| Beavercreek | 20.1 mi | Greene | 6.75% | -0.50% |
| Dayton | 23.3 mi | Montgomery | 7.50% | +0.25% |
Fairborn, about 13.3 miles away in Greene County, charges 6.75% — 0.50% less than Springfield. On a $1,000.00 purchase that is a $5.00 difference. Vehicles are the exception: they are taxed at your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
Calculate tax in Springfield
Calculate Ohio Sales Tax
Ohio · 2026 tax year · all 88 countiesCalculate total cost and exact Ohio state + county tax on your pre-tax purchase.
An official 2026 estimate based on Ohio Department of Taxation rate schedules (R.C. 5739.02). Actual checkout receipts round intermediate fractions per R.C. 5739.025.
Springfield sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.25%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.36 | $5.36 |
| $10.00 | $0.73 | $10.73 |
| $25.00 | $1.81 | $26.81 |
| $50.00 | $3.63 | $53.63 |
| $100.00 | $7.25 | $107.25 |
| $500.00 | $36.25 | $536.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $72.50 | $1,072.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Springfield. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.25%.
Springfield sales tax FAQ
Statutory guidance reconciled against official Ohio Department of Taxation regulations, county permissive levies, and R.C. 5739 sourcing rules.
The combined sales tax rate in Springfield is 7.25% in 2026. This is based on its location in Clark County, which adds a 1.50% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.25%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Springfield is $7.25, for a total of $107.25.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Springfield. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.25%.
Springfield covers 6 ZIP codes (45501, 45502, 45503, 45504, 45505, 45506), and all of them fall in Clark County, so every one is taxed at 7.25%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
Yes — Fairborn is about 13.3 miles away in Greene County at 6.75%, and Beavercreek is about 20.1 miles away in Greene County at 6.75%. Ohio sources sales tax to where the sale happens for in-store purchases, so buying there does mean the lower rate. It does not work for vehicles: those are taxed at the rate of your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
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