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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
Parks & Recreation in Springfield (13)
Bennett Spring State Park
State Park
2,262 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Sugar Creek State Park
State Park
510 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bull Shoals White River State Park
State Park
21 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
State Park
2,785 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area
State Park
12,157 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Of The Ozarks State Park
State Park
21,094 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri which was a turning point of the war in the Trans-Mississippi. This 4,400-acre battlefield honors those who fought and died on these hallowed grounds. Pea Ridge was the most pivotal Civil War battle west of the Missi...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwat...
Weather: Pea Ridge National Military Park is located in the northwestern part of the state and is on a part of the Ozark Plateau. The climate is hot and humid in the summers, has mild temperatures in the fall,...
Pomme De Terre State Park
State Park
757 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Roaring River State Park
State Park
3,814 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Stockton State Park
State Park
2,077 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Table Rock State Park
State Park
389 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Way Side Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield commemorates a...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking,...
Weather: Summer months are frequently hot and humid, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Winter months (especially January and February) are frequently cold, with occasional ice and light snow. Spring a...