The Town FilesSpringfield, Missouri
City in Greene County · population 169,176 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $177,700
- Household income
- $49,311
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 48
- Median age
- 33.7
Springfield is a city of 169,176 people in Greene County, Missouri. The median home is worth $177,700, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks more vibrant than 95% of Missouri towns, better for cycling than 92% of Missouri towns, hipper than 91% of Missouri towns.
How Springfield 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 Springfield is worth $177,700, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $49,311, which is more affordable than 15% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $964 a month. 43.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springfield | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,700 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $964 | $855 |
| Median household income | $49,311 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 43.9% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Springfield
| People | Springfield | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.6% | 88.7% |
Weather in Springfield
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
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 18 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 29, 1991 about 4.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 143 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 7, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 238 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on January 7, 2008.
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 Springfield itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Springfield
67 public schools with 27,191 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICKAPOO HIGH | 9-12 | 1,918 | 19.2 |
| MOCA-S | K-12 | 1,747 | — |
| CENTRAL HIGH | 6-12 | 1,449 | 12.1 |
| GLENDALE HIGH | 9-12 | 1,369 | 17.8 |
| PARKVIEW HIGH | 9-12 | 1,274 | 14.5 |
| HILLCREST HIGH | 9-12 | 1,079 | 16.6 |
| MOCAP Attendance Center | K-12 | 885 | 9.6 |
| CHEROKEE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 746 | 15.9 |
| PERSHING MIDDLE | 6-8 | 693 | 16.1 |
| CARVER MIDDLE | 6-8 | 632 | 13.2 |
| WALT DISNEY ELEM. | K-5 | 537 | 16.8 |
| REED MIDDLE | 6-8 | 509 | 11.6 |
Towns near Springfield
- Battlefield, MO6.6 mi · 5,990 people · home $255,600
- Republic, MO6.9 mi · 18,750 people · home $211,500
- Willard, MO9.7 mi · 6,344 people · home $212,900
- Nixa, MO10.3 mi · 23,257 people · home $258,700
- Strafford, MO10.9 mi · 2,561 people · home $169,400
- Ozark, MO11.8 mi · 21,284 people · home $254,800
- Rogersville, MO13.2 mi · 3,897 people · home $217,900
- Clever, MO14.9 mi · 2,918 people · home $200,000
Springfield questions
Is Springfield, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springfield scores better for retirees than 14% of Missouri towns and quieter than 7%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Springfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Springfield is valued at $177,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,311, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $964 a month.
What is the weather like in Springfield?
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 Springfield get tornadoes?
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springfield 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)