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Springfield’s story
188 years in pictures
70 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1838Springfield is settled
SpringfieldMO
A city of 169,954, settled in 1838. Home to 70 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
2 bordering townsMap →
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Population
169,954
+6.1% since 2010
Typical home
$246K
+2.9% in a year
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
33.7
years
Jobs based here
153,055
A job hub
What makes Springfield stand out
The 3 things Springfield does most differently from other towns.
Day HouseHistory
Settled in 1838
70 places on the National Register
Archive photos and papers going back 188 years.
7colleges
College town
7 colleges
Missouri State University-Springfield
Students are part of everyday life here.
153,055jobs here
Work
153,055 jobs
based in Springfield, a regional job hub
71% of working residents work in town.
College town
12% of Springfield is in college
7 colleges in town.
Missouri State University-Springfield19,643 students on campus
- Admission
- 91%
- Net price
- $17,613
- Graduate
- 58%
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- $6,936
- Graduate
- 33%
- Admission
- 72%
- Net price
- $18,669
- Graduate
- 65%
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Springfield’s report card
Commute4 miHalf of commuters travel lessSafetyD−Less crime than 2% of U.S. townsSchoolsBBeats 60% of MO districtsOutdoors35 miof trails · 2.3% conservedHousing$246K8% below the MO typical homeHealthCHealthier than 31% of U.S. townsHazards27/100Low risk of storm & flood damageClimate88°/23°Summer high · winter low · 14″ snow
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Weather
Forecast →72°
Light Rain
H 0° · L 63°
Local news
All →- Former Springfield bank relationship manager pleads guilty to wire fraudKY3 · Oct 2
- Fire damages vacant duplex in Springfield, Mo.FOX Carolina News · Oct 2
- Banker pleads guilty to fraud schemeSpringfield Business Journal · Oct 1
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Springfield. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
About half of working residents work right in Springfield
71% of Springfield’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Republic (2%), Ozark (2%) and Nixa (1%). Half commute less than 4 miles.
71%work in town
Where working residents work
In Springfield71%
Republic2%
Ozark2%
Nixa1%
Kansas City1%
4 mi
median commute distance
153,055
jobs based in Springfield
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 2% of U.S. towns
Springfield reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 98% report less.
D−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Springfield12.1
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Springfield38.2
Missouri16.9
U.S.15.5
2nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
4th
percentile among MO towns
2,075
violent crimes reported in 2025
6,537
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Springfield’s public schools outperform 60% of Missouri districts
The public schools Springfield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 60% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney Elem. | K–5 | 514 | A |
| Bingham Elem. | K–5 | 429 | C |
| Williams Elem. | PK–5 | 412 | D |
| Jeffries Elem. | PK–5 | 405 | C |
| Field Elem. | K–5 | 401 | A− |
| Sherwood Elem. | K–5 | 396 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduationAll 71 schools →
Outdoors
2.3% of Springfield is conserved land
35 miles of trails across 52 parks and preserves.
2.3%conserved
2.3%
conserved · 1,227 of 53,423 acres
35 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
#101
most conserved land in MO
#98
most walkable in MO
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nature Center Park | 2.7 mi | 82 |
| 2. Dickerson Park Zoo | 2.3 mi | 63 |
| 3. Lake Springfield Park | 2.2 mi | 165 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Springfield home is worth about $246K
The typical Springfield home is worth about $246,000, up 2.9% in a year, 8% below the Missouri typical home.
$246KZillow home value
Typical home value
Springfield$246K
Missouri$268K
Market temperature
12
days on market
93%
sale-to-list price
+2.9%
value change, 1 year
231
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Springfield beats the Missouri average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
2 better22 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Springfield | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| Fewer adults with high blood pressure | 32.7% | 36.5% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 11% | 8.4% |
Mercy Hospital Springfield
1.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
60th
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
81
paid flood claims since 1978
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Springfield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–46°
Spring44–67°
Summer64–87°
Fall45–69°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A job hub
Every workday, about 102,758 people come to Springfield for work
Where Springfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
153,055jobs based in Springfield
71%of working residents work in town
4 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
70 places in Springfield on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Springfield
City in Missouri, United States
Springfield is the third most populous city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. The city's population was 169,176 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Springfield metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 487,061 in 2022 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Webster. Springfield is the largest city in the Ozarks region, and sits on the Springfield Plateau, which ranges from nearly level to rolling hills. Springfield's nicknames include "Queen City of the Ozarks" and "The Birthplace of Route 66". The city has been called the "Buckle of the Bible Belt" due to its association with evangelical Christianity.…
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- Established
- 1838
- Population
- 169,176
- Area
- 83 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,299 ft
- ZIP code
- 65801, 65802, 65803
- Area code
- 417
Springfield’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Springfield.
RepublicWillardSpringfield
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