Nixa, MO

U.S. News Ratings
Population 16,740
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Average

Geography

Nixa is just south of Springfield.

Cultural Attractions

Nearby Springfield has a public art and sculpture tour that showcases works on downtown streets and in buildings.

Recreation

Lakes, streams, and rivers within the Springfield area offer more than 7,500 miles of accessible shoreline.

Historical

The city's name comes from a citizen who thought the word "nix" best described the crossroads city; the "a" was one of the early civic leader's middle initial.

Economy

Much of the population commutes to Springfield for work.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
16,740
Population under 55:
77.4%
Population over 55:
22.6%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Kansas City

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
91°F July High, 17°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$42,289
Median home price:
$126,593
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.3%
Average
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
4
Middle schools:
1
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
7
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
8

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
8/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
12/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
100

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