SpringfieldMO
A town of 285. Nearly 20.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Springfield stand out
The 2 things Springfield does most differently from other towns.
285 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Springfield’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Banker pleads guilty to fraud schemeSpringfield Business Journal · Oct 1
- Now Showing: Springfield filmmaker shares her comedy “Robo”KY3 · Oct 1
- Missouri treasurer promotes MO ABLE accounts during Springfield stopKY3 · Oct 1
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Springfield. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Springfield
Most working residents leave Springfield for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Clinton (30%), Warrensburg (4%) and Kansas City (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
20.3% of Springfield is conserved land
3.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Upper Tebo Creek) | 0.5 mi | 3,499 |
| 2. Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Brush Creek) | — | 96 |
Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Springfield beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Springfield | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.3% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.7% | 3.6% |
Four seasons, hot summers
Springfield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
99% of working residents leave Springfield for work
Where Springfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Springfield
Township in Henry County, Missouri, U.S.
Springfield Township is a township in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The township's name is a transfer from Springfield, Ohio.
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- Population
- 333