The Town FilesBattlefield, Missouri
City in Greene County · population 5,990 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $255,600
- Household income
- $94,542
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 41.8
Battlefield is a city of 5,990 people in Greene County, Missouri. The median home is worth $255,600, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for families than 97% of Missouri towns, more upscale than 91% of Missouri towns, more of a college town than 81% of Missouri towns.
How Battlefield ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Battlefield is worth $255,600, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $94,542, which is more affordable than 54% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $1,042 a month. 85.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Battlefield | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,600 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $1,042 | $855 |
| Median household income | $94,542 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 85.8% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Battlefield
| People | Battlefield | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 88.7% |
Weather in Battlefield
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 22.5°F. About 46.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.7 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Battlefield since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 29, 1991 about 3.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 142 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 291 times; the largest was 4.75 inches on April 28, 2026.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4876: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 178,374 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,254 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Battlefield itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Battlefield
1 public school with 424 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILSON'S CREEK 5-6 INTER. CTR. | 5-6 | 424 | 17.7 |
Towns near Battlefield
- Republic, MO4.2 mi · 18,750 people · home $211,500
- Nixa, MO6.5 mi · 23,257 people · home $258,700
- Springfield, MO6.6 mi · 169,176 people · home $177,700
- Clever, MO8.3 mi · 2,918 people · home $200,000
- Ozark, MO10.2 mi · 21,284 people · home $254,800
- Willard, MO12.3 mi · 6,344 people · home $212,900
- Rogersville, MO16.2 mi · 3,897 people · home $217,900
- Strafford, MO17.2 mi · 2,561 people · home $169,400
Battlefield questions
Is Battlefield, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Battlefield scores better for retirees than 79% of Missouri towns and quieter than 38%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Battlefield?
The median owner-occupied home in Battlefield is valued at $255,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,542, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,042 a month.
What is the weather like in Battlefield?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.5 inches of precipitation a year and 13.7 inches of snow.
Does Battlefield get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Battlefield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 29, 1991. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)