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Fordland

A city of 778 people in Missouri
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About Fordland

City in Missouri, United States
778Population
1.1 sq miArea
1,604 ftElevation

Fordland is a city in southern Webster County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fordland had a population of 778. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code65652
Area code417
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Housing in Fordland

$283K▲ 7.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Fordland home is worth about $283,000, up 7.2% in a year, 6% above the Missouri typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Fordland

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Not graded

Fordland has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0
Property0
Reported in 20250
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10worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield · 18.2 mi · ER
Fordland ClinicFordland · 1.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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B−

School Grade B-

The public schools Fordland’s kids attend trail 55% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictFORDLAND R-IIISchools3

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.

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