Springfield, MO

U.S. News Ratings
Population 160,068
Crime Rate High
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Comprehensive
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Low

Springfield, with a total population of 160,068, is located 139.14 miles from Kansas City. Temperatures in Springfield range from 39.88°F to 89.44°F from winter to summer.

The average commute time for workers in Springfield is 16.35 minutes.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
160,068
Population under 55:
73.7%
Population over 55:
26.3%

City Detail

Crime rate:
High
Closest large city:
Kansas City

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
89°F July High, 14°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$31,216
Median home price:
$92,503
Average property tax:
$433

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8%
Average
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
41
Middle schools:
17
High schools:
11

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
6
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:
5/0
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:
838

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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