BattlefieldMO
A town of 6,165. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
What makes Battlefield stand out
The 3 things Battlefield does most differently from other towns.
98% of working residents leave Battlefield for work
Where Battlefield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Battlefield’s report card
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Weather
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All →- Out of the Darkness Walk in Battlefield, Mo., will bring together people affected by suicideKY3 · Sep 24
- Third suspect charged in New Year’s Day Battlefield, Mo. home invasion shootingKY3 · Sep 4
- Teen charged as adult for New Year’s Day attempted robbery, shooting in Battlefield, Mo.KY3 · Jul 20
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Battlefield. Another town gets a different order.
Battlefield’s public schools outperform 67% of Missouri districts
The public schools Battlefield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. CTR. | 5–6 | 424 | A+ |
Most working residents commute out of Battlefield
Most working residents leave Battlefield for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (65%), Republic (3%) and Nixa (2%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Battlefield beats the Missouri average on 17 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Battlefield | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.1% | 13.7% |
A typical Battlefield home is worth about $307K
The typical Battlefield home is worth about $307,000, up 4.1% in a year, 15% above the Missouri typical home.
Typical home value
0.5% of Battlefield is conserved land
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wilson's Creek Park | 0.3 mi | 10 |
| 2. Trail of Tears Park | — | 16 |
| 3. Butterfield Stage Park | 0.2 mi | 3 |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Battlefield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Less crime per resident than 64% of U.S. towns
Battlefield reports less crime per resident than 64% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
About Battlefield
City in Missouri, United States
Battlefield is a city in Greene County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 5,990. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has no post office and shares the ZIP code (65619) with Brookline.
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- Population
- 5,990
- Area
- 2.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,273 ft