Springfield Metro Area, MO

Living in the Springfield Metro Area

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 26
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 13
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Schools 38
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Residents

462k Population +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

$49k Median 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

$148k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$600 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Springfield Metro Area, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Springfield Metro Area, MO

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Colleges

Colleges near Springfield Metro Area, MO

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Baptist Bible College
10 miles, SW
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Evangel University
11 miles, SW
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Cox College
11 miles, SW
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Drury University
11 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Springfield Metro Area, MO

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Cox Medical Centers
16 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Springfield Metro Area, MO

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