2015 · Dade County MO Courthouse 20150715-8241 · Wikimedia Commons
Greenfield’s story
Greenfield in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
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A town of 1,229. Healthier than 92% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,229
−11% since 2010
Typical home
$166K
+6.7% in a year
Household income
$36K
median
Median age
44.3
years
Jobs based here
321
A commuter town
What makes Greenfield stand out
The 2 things Greenfield does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,229 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Greenfield’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Greenfield. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Greenfield beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
1 better17 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Greenfield | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.7% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.9% | 8% |
Cox Barton County Hospital
25.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
22nd
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Greenfield home is worth about $166K
The typical Greenfield home is worth about $166,000, up 6.7% in a year, 38% below the Missouri typical home.
$166KZillow home value
Typical home value
Greenfield$166K
Missouri$268K
+6.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Greenfield
Most working residents leave Greenfield for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (26%), Lockwood (4%) and Bolivar (4%). Half commute less than 32 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Greenfield7%
Springfield26%
Lockwood4%
Bolivar4%
Mount Vernon3%
32 mi
median commute distance
321
jobs based in Greenfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Greenfield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–46°
Spring45–67°
Summer66–88°
Fall47–69°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Greenfield
Greenfield's reported crime rate is well below Missouri's. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Greenfield3.3
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Greenfield6.6
Missouri16.9
U.S.15.5
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
8
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Greenfield’s public schools outperform 57% of Missouri districts
The public schools Greenfield’s kids attend outperform 57% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Elem. | PK–6 | 235 | B− |
| Greenfield High | 7–12 | 160 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state testsAll 2 schools →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0% of Greenfield is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 723 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Toney Park | 0.4 mi | 11 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A shrinking town
Greenfield has shrunk 11% since 2010
1,371 people in 2010; 1,229 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Famous people from Greenfield
3 notable people were born in Greenfield.
About Greenfield
City in Missouri, U.S.
Greenfield is a city in and the county seat of Dade County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,220 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,220
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,096 ft
- ZIP code
- 65661
- Area code
- 417