West Central, Springfield, MO
Living in West Central
Bikeability56
Walkability53
Commute88
Public Transit49
Affordability100
Public Safety12
Airports15
Hospitals49
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+2.9k (2010–19)
29 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
37%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years46%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household37%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone19%
Economy
$25kMedian Household Income+$2.1k (2010–19)
62%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K49%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value-$2.5k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$585Median Monthly Rent+$121 (2010–19)
17%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Central
United States45
Missouri53
Springfield Metro Area66
Greene County81
Property Crime in West Central
United States48
Missouri54
Springfield Metro Area83
Greene County96
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Central
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado22
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Central, Springfield, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Central, Springfield, MO
Lakeland Regional School
0 miles, E
Uschool
0 miles, E
St Agnes Schools
1 miles, E
Greene Co Youth Academy
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near West Central, Springfield, MO
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Central, Springfield, MO
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
0 miles, E
Mercy Hospital Springfield
2 miles, SE
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
3 miles, NE
Cox Medical Centers
4 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Central, Springfield, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
5 miles, NW
Joplin Regional Airport
66 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
85 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
126 miles, NE