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Springfield, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
169,432 Population 2,034/sq mi density
$45,984 Median Income $30,864 per capita
$165,200 Home Value $238,992 Zillow
$920 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 256 sunny days/yr
1,519 Violent Crime/100K 7,793 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,984 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$165,200 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,519 violent crimes/100K (300% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Springfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)
Area82.3 sq mi (213.2 km²)
Population Density2,034/sq mi
Coordinates37.2153°N, 93.2982°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 145 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 97 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 80 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 103 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 97 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 133 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 122 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 129 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 135 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 132 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 133 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 74 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 70 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 97 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 97 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 101 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 138 km
May 2, 2001 10 km NW of Bakersfield, Missouri M2.5 118 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

488 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 519 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 13 km 2
Sep 26, 1959 EF4 58 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF4 95 km 2
May 22, 2019 EF3 84 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 14 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 52 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 38 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 4
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 7
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 14 km 1
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 24, 1954 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 30, 2019 EF2 19 km 0
Apr 13, 2018 EF2 73 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 68 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 80 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 70 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 75 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 70 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 75 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 75 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 82 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 85 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 79 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 73 km
2016 BIG CREEK 4,031 77 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 74 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 77 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 82 km
2021 GOETZ 2,615 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in

Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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