Springfield Metro Area, MO
Living in the Springfield Metro Area
Bikeability21
Walkability26
Commute72
Public Transit19
Affordability89
Public Safety35
Airports18
Hospitals45
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
462kPopulation+35k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$148kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$600Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Springfield Metro Area
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in the Springfield Metro Area
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Springfield Metro Area
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding75
Tornado28
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Springfield Metro Area, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Springfield Metro Area, MO
Dayspring Christian School
10 miles, SW
Park Avenue Christian School
11 miles, SW
St Joseph Catholic Academy
12 miles, SW
Greene Co Youth Academy
12 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Springfield Metro Area, MO
Baptist Bible College
10 miles, SW
Evangel University
11 miles, SW
Cox College
11 miles, SW
Drury University
11 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Springfield Metro Area, MO
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Springfield
9 miles, SW
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
12 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital Springfield
14 miles, S
Cox Medical Centers
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Springfield Metro Area, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
14 miles, SW
Joplin Regional Airport
74 miles, W
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
97 miles, SW
Columbia Regional Airport
113 miles, NE