Springfield, MO โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Greene County ยท Missouri

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Springfield based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Springfield
National Avg
Missouri Avg
Population: 76Income: 31Home Value: 17Safety: 99Education: 28Median Age: 56Climate: 50Cost of Living: 42

Quick Stats

Population

169,432

2023 ACS

Median Income

$45,984

2023

Median Home Value

$165,200

2023

Median Rent

$920

2023

Median Age

33.6

Unemployment

4.3%

Cost of Living Index

83.8

100 = national avg

Springfield is a city in Greene County, Missouri, with a population of 169,432 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Springfield is one of the communities in Missouri.

The median household income in Springfield is $45,984, and the median home value is $165,200. The cost of living index is 83.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $920 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, and the median age is 33.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

169,432

Male

82,586

48.7%

Female

86,846

51.3%

Median Age

33.6

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.4%

High School or Higher

37.9%

Foreign Born

3.8%

Veterans

4.9%

Married

33.8%

Avg Household Size

2.0

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.265

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

85.2%

Foreign Born

3.8%

White
85.2%
Black
4.3%
Asian
1.7%
Native American
0.4%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More
6.5%
Other
1.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%

9,488 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

94.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
4,473 (47.1%)
Puerto Rican
1,901 (20.0%)
Cuban
143 (1.5%)
Dominican
53 (0.6%)
Salvadoran
420 (4.4%)
Guatemalan
68 (0.7%)
Colombian
36 (0.4%)
Honduran
357 (3.8%)
Ecuadorian
151 (1.6%)
Peruvian
70 (0.7%)
Other Hispanic
1,820 (19.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
279 (9.8%)
Chinese
510 (17.9%)
Filipino
620 (21.8%)
Vietnamese
395 (13.9%)
Korean
303 (10.6%)
Japanese
118 (4.1%)
Pakistani
104 (3.7%)
Cambodian
112 (3.9%)
Hmong
36 (1.3%)
Thai
111 (3.9%)
Laotian
12 (0.4%)
Other Asian
238 (8.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
101 (24.8%)
Samoan
162 (39.8%)
Marshallese
92 (22.6%)
Other Pacific Islander
51 (12.5%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
3 (0.5%)
Navajo
6 (0.9%)
Other Native American
637 (98.9%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

160,774

English Only

94.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

3,738 speakers

Limited English

1.7%

Language Distribution

Spanish
3,738 (2.3%)
Other Indo-European
843 (0.5%)
Other Languages
773 (0.5%)
Other Asian
673 (0.4%)
Slavic Languages
504 (0.3%)
Arabic
481 (0.3%)
German
438 (0.3%)
Tagalog
343 (0.2%)
Chinese
308 (0.2%)
Vietnamese
294 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.3%

Limited English Proficiency

1.7%

Spanish
29.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
18.0% limited English
Other Languages
23.8% limited English
Other Asian
51.9% limited English
Slavic Languages
17.5% limited English
Arabic
48.0% limited English
German
14.8% limited English
Tagalog
46.9% limited English
Chinese
24.0% limited English
Vietnamese
67.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

8,323

4.9% of population

Disability Rate

25.6%

2,132 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$39,357

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
24.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
19.8%
Vietnam
31.2%
Korea
8.5%
World War II
0.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
11.3%
35-54
23.9%
55-64
18.2%
65-74
21.8%
75+
24.8%

Male Veterans

7,644

91.8%

Female Veterans

679

8.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$39,357

Non-Veteran Income

$29,528

Difference

$9,829

33.3% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

2,132

Without Disability

6,191

Disability Rate

25.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

111,075

#1 Ancestry

German

17.8% (30,139)

#2 Ancestry

English

12.4% (20,995)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

10.9% (18,408)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
17.8%
English
12.4%
Irish
10.9%
American
5.5%
Italian
2.6%
French
2.4%
Scottish
2.2%
European
2.0%
Swedish
1.3%
Scotch-Irish
1.2%
Dutch
1.1%
Polish
1.0%
Sub-Saharan African
0.8%
Norwegian
0.8%
Welsh
0.6%
British
0.5%
Arab
0.5%
Danish
0.3%
Czech
0.3%
Russian
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

79,439

Family Households

36,923

46.5%

Married Couples

25,354

31.9%

Non-Family Households

42,516

53.5%

Single Mother Households

8,003

10.1%

Single Father Households

3,566

4.5%

Living Alone

32,683

41.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

26,775

In Married Couple

16,327

61.0%

With Single Mother

7,918

29.6%

With Single Father

2,530

9.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$63,521

Married Couple Income

$79,002

Single Mother Income

$36,043

Single Father Income

$43,060

Avg Family Size

2.0

Avg Non-Family Size

1.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,816

Grandparents Responsible

790

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$45,984

-37% vs national

Per Capita Income

$30,864

-17% vs national

Poverty Rate

19.4%

+43% vs national

Gini Index

0.4798

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.3%

-17% vs national

SNAP Recipients

14.4%

of households

How Springfield Compares

Springfield vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Springfield is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Springfield. The median household income here is $45,984.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
24.6%
$25-50K
29.7%
$50-75K
18.4%
$75-100K
10.7%
$100-150K
9.6%
$150-200K
3.5%
$200K+
3.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

-8% vs MO avg

Labor Force

87,804

Employed

83,846

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

37.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

33.6

Work from Home

9.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

83.8

100 = national avg

-16.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$36,866

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$87,138

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
91.9
Food
85.1
Transportation
70.3
Healthcare
88.1
Utilities
89.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$883

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,095

per month

The median household income in Springfield, MO is $45,984, which is 37.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $30,864. The poverty rate of 19.4% is higher than the MO state average of 16.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4798, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, compared to the state average of 4.7%. The labor force is 87,804. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 76.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 83.8, which is 16.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 91.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,866 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$214,000

Median List Price

$218,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$144

Days on Market

34

Active Inventory

399

Months of Supply

3.3

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$235,757

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,229

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

36.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

91.2%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
36.3%
Listings with Price Drops
26.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 7.1%List Price โ†‘ 4.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

122

New Listings

177

Pending Sales

182

Homes Sold โ†“ 31.5%New Listings โ†“ 10.6%Pending โ†“ 16.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$144

Median List $/SF

$152

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 1.4%List $/SF โ†‘ 4.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Springfield, MO? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Springfield, MO metro area, home prices have risen 330.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 116.2%. The 10-year growth rate is 110.0%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 60.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.6%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Springfield, MO housing market rather than Springfield alone.

40yr โ†‘ 330%20yr โ†‘ 116.2%10yr โ†‘ 110%5yr โ†‘ 60.3%2yr โ†‘ 9.6%Q1 1984 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Springfield, MO

Springfield vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Springfield is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$165,200

Median Rent

$920

Total Housing Units

83,980

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Owner Occupied

42.9%

Renter Occupied

57.1%

Median Property Tax

$1,268

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$879

Housing Types

Single Family
64.3%
Multi-Family
33.8%
Mobile Home
1.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,268

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.77%

of home value

Median Home Value

$165,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,520

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,268) by the median home value ($165,200). In Springfield, MO, this works out to an effective rate of 0.77%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Springfield, MO is $214,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 34 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.3 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $144. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,229/month. About 42.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1976. There are 83,980 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,268. The effective tax rate is 0.77%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

11.79

per 1,000 residents

+354% vs national

Property Crime Rate

41.85

per 1,000 residents

+143% vs national

Total Crimes

9,147

2024

Violent Clearance

43%

cases solved

Property Clearance

16%

cases solved

YoY Change

+0.5%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Springfield Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Springfield vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Springfield is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 13.0%Property โ†“ 46.3%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Springfield police solve 90% of murder cases but only 14% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent100.0690.0%
RapeViolent1781.0417.4%
RobberyViolent2111.2436.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1,6109.4446.1%
BurglaryProperty1,2397.2718.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty5,11830.0113.7%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty7794.5723.0%

Springfield, MO reported 2,011 violent crimes and 7,136 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 residents is 353.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 43% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 5,118 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 32.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242,0117,13611.7941.85
20232,0017,01011.7341.11
20222,4298,36614.3049.26
20212,67910,99115.8565.04
20202,67712,41715.8573.54
20192,57213,18815.2077.93
20182,21911,83013.1770.19
20172,25814,93213.3988.54
20162,25214,25113.3884.67
20152,26213,00713.5677.95

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

90.1

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

90.5

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

22.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

62.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

26

Public Assistance

$200.3M

Individual Assistance

$7.1M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

12 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $198.5M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormJun 2025$973Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornโ€ฆ โ†’Severe Storm(s)May 2025$365Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormSep 2023$1.8Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jan 2022$9.9Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jul 2020$103Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$167.8M$5.8M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2019$111K$33K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodJun 2017$865K$95K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodJan 2016$396K$467K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodJan 2016โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormFeb 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2009โ€”$35K
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Storm(s)Feb 2009$12.1Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormJan 2009โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2008โ€”$174K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMar 2008โ€”$349K
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Ice StormMar 2008โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2007$414Kโ€”

Showing 20 of 35 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

199

Total Claims Paid

$2,986,316

Avg Claim Payout

$15,007

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

18

Federal Funding

$14,065,066

Properties Protected

26

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

3.35

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures12$13,084,710
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine3$608,032
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$70,824
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts1$301,500

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Springfield has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, heat wave, winter weather. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 199 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $200,307,653 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,066,823 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 18 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.7%

1.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.7%

2.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.0%

0.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.3%

Arthritis

27.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

20.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.7%

Loneliness

33.5%

Lack of Support

19.7%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

39.5%

Mobility

15.8%

Cognitive

20.8%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

11.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Springfield has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.9 mi

Lakeland Behavioral Health Sys...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lakeland Behavioral Health System0.9 miPsychiatricโ€”Yes
Cox Medical Centers2.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Mercy Hospital Springfield3.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Springfield6.2 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Mercy Hospital Aurora28.4 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

12

Pop. Served

212,286

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
SPRINGFIELD PWS210,8980
HIGHLANDS SEWER & WATER ASSN INC4110
COLONY COVE MHP2100
ANNISTON PWS1751
TWIN RIDGES PARK INC1250
OAK CREST ESTATES MOBILE HOME SUBD1050
WHITE PINE VILLAGE800
PEACE OF MIND ESTATES600
GOLDEN OAK VILLAGE SUBD600
WILDEN HEIGHTS HOA580
SHADY ACRES MHP542
SHADY OAK RV & TINY HOME PARK500

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total COโ‚‚e

2.0M MT

Top Emitter

John Twitty

1.9M MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
John Twitty
City Utilities Of Springfield Missouri
Power Plants1,915,922
James River
City Utilities Of Springfield Missouri
Power Plants99,439
City Utilities Natural Gas Distribution System
City Utilities Of Springfield Missouri
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems6,300

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 12 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.0M metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

76.7%

-3% vs national

Public Transit

1.4%

+59% vs national

Work From Home

9.0%

-4% vs national

Carpool

8.3%

Walk / Bike

3.4%

combined

How Springfield's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

33

2023

6-Year Avg

25

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

5

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

17

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20232933051
20222526071
20212729041
20202729860
20191517631
20181818330

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Springfield, MO covers travel times and transportation modes. 76.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.0% work from home, which is above the MO state average of 7.8%. Public transit is used by 1.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.3% of workers carpool. 2.9% walk to work. In 2023, there were 33 traffic fatalities from 29 fatal crashes. 5 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.6%

of households

No Internet

9.5%

of households

Total Households

79,439

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.6%
Cellular Data Plan
76.8%
Satellite
6.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.6%
No Internet Access
9.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

87.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.9%

of households

Tablet

53.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.8%
Smartphone
87.1%
Desktop / Laptop
74.9%
Tablet
53.4%
Smartphone Only
11.6%
No Computer
7.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.9ยข

per kWh

-25% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.3ยข

per kWh

-24% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$129

residential

-9% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

24% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Missouri averages 12.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $129. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Springfield vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

12

Population Served

212,286

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SPRINGFIELD PWSCommunitySurface water210,8980
HIGHLANDS SEWER & WATER ASSN INCCommunityGround water4110
COLONY COVE MHPCommunityGround water2100
ANNISTON PWSCommunityPurchased ground water1751
TWIN RIDGES PARK INCCommunityGround water1250
OAK CREST ESTATES MOBILE HOME SUBDCommunityGround water1050
WHITE PINE VILLAGECommunityGround water800
PEACE OF MIND ESTATESCommunityGround water600
GOLDEN OAK VILLAGE SUBDCommunityGround water600
WILDEN HEIGHTS HOACommunityGround water580
SHADY ACRES MHPCommunityGround water542
SHADY OAK RV & TINY HOME PARKCommunityGround water500

81.9% of households in Springfield have broadband internet access. 63.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.5% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 212,286 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Springfield is located in Greene County, MO. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Springfield.

Election Overview

Source: Greene County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

55,971

38.9%

GOP Votes

85,956

59.7%

Total Votes

143,935

Margin

R+20.8%

Shift from 2020

R+0.7pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+20.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202455,97185,956143,93538.9%59.7%R+20.8
202055,06883,630141,80038.8%59.0%R+20.1
201642,40077,387127,60933.2%60.6%R+27.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Greene County recorded 143,935 total votes. Republicans won the county with 59.7% of the vote compared to 38.9% for Democrats, a margin of R+20.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Greene County has shifted 6.6 percentage points toward Democrats.

Public Records Request

Source: springfieldmo.gov

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,191

Total Assets

$8.2B

Total Income

$6.1B

Per 10K Residents

70.3

nonprofits

+28.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

151

Median Assets

$472K

Oldest Active

1934

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
203
Human Services
97
Education
92
Arts & Culture
74
Philanthropy
63
Recreation & Sports
48
Health Care
37
Community Improvement
33
Mental Health
30
Animal-Related
24
Youth Development
23
Crime & Legal
18
Housing & Shelter
16
International
15
Environment
12
Food & Agriculture
12
Employment
9
Public Benefit
9
Civil Rights
8
Public Safety
7
Voluntary Health
5
Science & Tech
5
Mutual Benefit
5
Unknown
5
Social Science
2
Medical Research
1
78.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $6.4B of $8.2B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Springfield

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$2.1B$2.0B1944
COXHEALTHHealth Care$1.8B$323.1M2015
MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELDHealth Care$555.3M$1.3B1946
JOHNNY MORRIS OZARKS HERITAGE PRESERVEAnimal-Related$516.2M$170.0M2019
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INCPhilanthropy$479.9M$153.5M1974
MERCY HEALTH SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITIESHealth Care$228.4M$49.9M1946
BURRELL INCโ€”$227.3M$254.6M1976
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEducation$220.1M$328.6M1981
DRURY UNIVERSITYEducation$203.2M$110.2M1934
PREFERRED FAMILY HEALTHCARE INCMental Health$141.5M$179.2M1982
ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY INCHealth Care$136.5M$244.7M1993
EVANGEL UNIVERSITY OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GODEducation$108.0M$70.9M2019
JOHNNY MORRIS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$103.9M$350K1990
JOHNNY MORRIS WONDERS OF WILDLIFE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$102.3M$32.6M2018
ARC OF THE OZARKSโ€”$53.4M$108.1M1965
LEGAL AID ASSOCIATION GREENE COUNTY MISSOURIโ€”$45.7M$9.9M1979
HATCH FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$44.3M$5.6M2020
ROBERT M -BOBBY- ALLISON CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$41.9M$5.7M2023
MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION SPRINGFIELDโ€”$38.8M$3.0M1946
BURRELL-PREFERRED INCHealth Care$36.7M$12.2M2022
COXHEALTH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$34.2M$9.0M1998
DOGWOOD CANYON FOUNDATIONEnvironment$32.7M$124K2009
OZARK EMPIRE FAIR FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$31.3M$1.2M2005
COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER OF THE OZARKSHealth Care$30.4M$23.9M1996
PLACES FOR PEOPLE INCORPORATEDMental Health$29.8M$36.5M1975
BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKSPhilanthropy$28.8M$2.9M2001
MUSGRAVE FONDATIONโ€”$28.7M$9.3M1984
ARC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLCHuman Services$27.3M$4.3M2011
MARANATHA VILLAGE INCโ€”$24.4M$14.8M1980
SUPPORTED LIVING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCHuman Services$23.9M$33.2M2024
OZARKS AREA COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATIONHuman Services$23.1M$35.8M1967
OZARKS REGIONAL YMCAHuman Services$22.8M$10.7M1945
ADULT AND CHILD MENTAL HEALTH INCMental Health$22.2M$52.3M1982
NEW COVENANT ACADEMYโ€”$20.7M$8.9M1981
OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$18.4M$2.7M1996
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SPRINGFIELD INCโ€”$18.2M$12.2M1966
OZARKS FOOD HARVEST INCFood & Agriculture$18.1M$49.6M1987
SPRINGFIELD BOYS CLUB TRUST FUND FOR SPRINGFIELD BOYS CLUB INCYouth Development$15.5M$2.6M1970
DARR FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$14.9M$2.1M2002
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN MISSOURIHuman Services$14.3M$9.9M2009
AIDS PROJECT OF THE OZARKSVoluntary Health$14.3M$24.9M1987
BASS PRO SHOPS & CABELAS OUTDOOR FUNDPhilanthropy$14.2M$7.6M2019
COX HPS OF THE OZARKS INCHealth Care$14.1M$29.2M1995
SPRINGFIELD LITTLE THEATRE INCArts & Culture$13.3M$8.4M1970
SCHNEIDER FOUNDATIONโ€”$13.3M$13.0M1990
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INCโ€”$12.9M$15.8M1986
GOOD SAMARITAN BOYS RANCH FOUNDATIONHuman Services$11.9M$878K2018
KITCHEN INCHuman Services$11.8M$3.7M1986
OZARKS FOOD HARVEST FOUNDATIONFood & Agriculture$10.4M$3.1M2022
PROJECT RESCUE FOUNDATIONHuman Services$10.2M$11.1M2013

Springfield, MO has 1,191 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $8.2B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 203 organizations. 151 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 70.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1934.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

3,911

Total Approved

$1.2B

Jobs Supported

29,048

Per 10K Residents

230.8

SBA loans

+134.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

132

Top Lender

Simmons Bank

769 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

3,530

Total Amount

$976.2M

Avg Loan

$276,539

Median Loan

$111,650

SBA Guaranteed

$742.0M(76%)

Jobs Supported

23,498

50410% of all loans

Loans

381

Total Amount

$203.5M

Avg Loan

$534,012

Median Loan

$363,000

7(a) โ€” 90%504 โ€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

467

12% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$294.6M

25% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$630,832

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services451 loans
NAICS 72
$170.3M
Other Services335 loans
NAICS 81
$75.2M
Professional & Technical Services323 loans
NAICS 54
$86.7M
Retail Trade312 loans
NAICS 44
$89.1M
Construction291 loans
NAICS 23
$102.7M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
International Division Inc.13$28.1M
Jackson Brothers of the South Llc5$13.3M
Burcham's Meridian Title Llc7$9.5M
Do Outdoors Inc.4$9.1M
27north Inc2$7.0M
Itooth Family Dentistry Llc2$6.5M
Sho-me Fabrication Llc2$5.5M
Select Brands, Llc2$5.0M
G5 Enterprises Inc1$5.0M
Stenger Law Firm L.l.c.3$5.0M

Springfield, MO has received 3,911 SBA loans totaling $1.2B in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 3,530 loans (90% of the total), supporting 23,498 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 381 loans totaling $203.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Springfield is Simmons Bank with 769 loans. That works out to 230.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

10

Total Population

245,630

Avg Median Income

-$133,281,644

Avg Home Value

-$133,167,493

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
656199,207$82,222$212,400$94519.2
658010N/AN/AN/A0.0
6580246,005$51,080$162,400$90061.4
6580343,159$46,539$158,200$89093.3
6580440,271$58,288$227,000$89818.6
6580614,049$28,450$85,700$8402.1
6580756,680$50,271$174,000$99421.0
6580911,228$109,479$355,800$93317.0
6581022,109$90,562$282,900$1,10912.0
658972,922N/AN/AN/A0.3

Springfield, MO has 10 ZIP codes with a combined population of 245,630. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$133,281,644. The average median home value is -$133,167,493. The average median monthly rent is -$133,332,582.

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