Springfield, Missouri
Among the top 25% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 62% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 41% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 14% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 45% of US places
- top 4% for park & nature access
- top 8% for commute time
- bottom 1% for property crime
Springfield is a city in Missouri with about 169,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitespringfieldmo.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in2.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$43k17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 83% of US places
Home Value$146k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$878better than 54% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 71% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.84%better than 61% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.40%better than 42% of US places
Unemployment4.8%better than 41% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.5 in65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.7 inbetter than 55% of US places
Sunny Days252 daysbetter than 69% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 31% of US places
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk44.2better than 78% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 27% of US places
School Quality63.1better than 57% of US places
Violent Crime3362/100kbetter than 2% of US places
Property Crime4926/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population168,873100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.316th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2556th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9646th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2146th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.1%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.2%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.6%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 92% of US places
Walkability9.5/20better than 84% of US places
Airport Distance159 mibetter than 15% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.3%better than 26% of US places
Amenities Nearby24.87better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 96% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Springfield an affordable place to live?
- Springfield is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 83% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Springfield?
- The median home value in Springfield is $146k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Springfield?
- Median household income in Springfield is $43k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Springfield?
- Median gross rent in Springfield is $878 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Springfield safe?
- Springfield is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3362/100k (better than 2%). Property crime is 4926/100k.
- What is the weather like in Springfield?
- Springfield averages 78°F in July and 33°F in January, with 46.5 in of annual precipitation and about 252 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Springfield?
- Public-school quality in Springfield is about average, scoring better than 57% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Springfield?
- The average one-way commute in Springfield is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)