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Greene County

Population in 2011: 159,634. Population change since 2000: +5.3%
 

Males: 77,391  (48.5%)
Females: 82,243  (51.5%)

Median resident age:  33.2 years
Missouri median age:  42.8 years

Zip codes: 65801, 65802, 65803, 65804, 65805, 65806, 65807, 65808, 65809, 65810, 65814, 65817, 65890, 65898, 65899.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $30,831 (it was $29,563 in 2000)
Springfield:

$30,831
Missouri:

$45,229
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,242

Springfield city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $106,900 (it was $78,700 in 2000)
Springfield:

$106,900
Missouri:

$139,700
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $127,482; Detached houses: $129,288; Townhouses or other attached units: $181,579; In 2-unit structures: $128,808; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $54,730; Mobile homes: $44,266; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $103,667

Median gross rent in 2009: $611.

Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip codes: 65803, 65804, 65806, 65807, 65809, 65810.

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  • White alone - 138,495 (86.8%)
  • Black alone - 6,397 (4.0%)
  • Hispanic - 5,851 (3.7%)
  • Two or more races - 4,329 (2.7%)
  • Asian alone - 2,980 (1.9%)
  • American Indian alone - 1,076 (0.7%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 254 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 116 (0.07%)

Races in Springfield detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Springfield: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.7%), Irish (12.9%), United States (11.4%), English (10.9%), French (3.1%), Italian (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1838

Elevation: 1300 feet

Land area: 73.2 square miles.

Population density: 2182 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Springfield:

  • High school or higher: 82.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.8%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Springfield city:

  • Never married: 31.4%
  • Now married: 46.0%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

3,686 residents are foreign born (0.9% Asia, 0.6% Europe, 0.5% Latin America).

This city:  2.4%
Missouri:  2.7%



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists there were 585 registered sex offenders living in Springfield, Missouri as of May 23, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Springfield to the number of sex offenders is 269 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $773 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $798 (0.7%)

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Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (147.3 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (362.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Battlefield, MO (2.6 miles ), Brookline, MO (2.7 miles ), Fremont Hills, MO (3.0 miles ), Willard, MO (3.2 miles ), Nixa, MO (3.2 miles ), Strafford, MO (3.2 miles ), Republic, MO (3.4 miles ), Ozark, MO (3.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 464 buildings, average cost: $114,800
  • 1998: 369 buildings, average cost: $128,100
  • 1999: 394 buildings, average cost: $130,100
  • 2000: 377 buildings, average cost: $123,400
  • 2001: 404 buildings, average cost: $114,000
  • 2002: 486 buildings, average cost: $117,100
  • 2003: 394 buildings, average cost: $157,600
  • 2004: 498 buildings, average cost: $153,700
  • 2006: 412 buildings, average cost: $149,200
  • 2007: 189 buildings, average cost: $181,800
  • 2008: 125 buildings, average cost: $172,400
  • 2009: 103 buildings, average cost: $173,700
  • 2010: 105 buildings, average cost: $173,400
  • 2011: 98 buildings, average cost: $173,400

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Latitude: 37.20 N, Longitude: 93.29 W

Springfield nicknames or aliases (official or unofficial): Queen City of the Ozarks, Birthplace of Route 66

Daytime population change due to commuting: +59,078 (+39.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 65,460 (88.5%)

Area code: 417

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Crime in Springfield by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 441046856596115
per 100,000 2.82.76.62.64.05.33.34.03.35.83.87.03.1
Rapes 656560102738585827295112120110
per 100,000 45.244.539.366.448.155.956.054.247.861.271.576.468.7
Robberies 124285262222171184203252294289299310286
per 100,000 86.3195.2171.8144.5112.6120.9133.6166.4195.4186.3190.9197.3178.7
Assaults 359488657733788578599661680675780887905
per 100,000 249.9334.3430.8477.0518.9379.8394.3436.6451.9435.2497.9564.6565.3
Burglaries 1,8082,2792,1821,8821,8331,8571,7591,9722,1402,1282,3142,1882,053
per 100,000 1258.41561.21430.71224.71207.01220.21158.01302.51422.01372.01477.11392.71282.5
Thefts 8,4029,36710,0668,3529,7549,59010,06010,35811,23111,35710,85912,02411,391
per 100,000 5847.76416.76600.05434.86423.16301.26622.76841.67463.17322.16931.67653.27115.9
Auto thefts 7378639047717648089048319441,0298391,004974
per 100,000 512.9591.2592.7501.7503.1530.9595.1548.9627.3663.4535.6639.0608.5
Arson 1061109384747160726493805947
per 100,000 73.875.461.054.748.746.739.547.642.560.051.137.629.4
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 435.8525.7538.4489.9512.8496.3511.3541.5582.2585.3585.0636.5590.2

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Crime in Springfield detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 384 (312 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.95
Missouri average:

2.45

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Springfield, Missouri accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.5%
Missouri:

7.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +10,057 (+7.1%).

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Springfield-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 110% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/29/1991, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.7 miles away from the Springfield city center killed 2 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/29/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.0 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 19 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Springfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/7/1991 at 21:24:02, a magnitude 4.0 (3.8 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 98.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/16/2003 at 05:09:22, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, 3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 96.4 miles away from Springfield center
On 7/2/1991 at 03:49:01, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/30/2001 at 17:13:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 51.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from Springfield center
On 1/21/1992 at 11:36:21, a magnitude 3.1 (2.3 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 65.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Greene County (18) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Winter Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Matt Blunt - Politician, George Jackson (baseball) - Professional baseball player, Kathleen Turner - Actress, Lucas Grabeel - Springfield, James Billings - Opera singer, Shawn Brixey - Artist, William Garwood - Actor, Alex Carder - Football player, Roy Smalley, Jr. - Baseball player, Artie Romero - Artist.

Main business address for: HAMMONS JOHN Q HOTELS INC (HOTELS & MOTELS), GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP INC (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS), SLS INTERNATIONAL INC (HOUSEHOLD AUDIO & VIDEO EQUIPMENT), O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC (RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES), HAMMONS JOHN Q HOTELS LP (HOTELS & MOTELS), MUELLER PAUL CO (FABRICATED PLATE WORK (BOILER SHOPS)), GUARANTY FEDERAL BANCSHARES INC (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS), HAMMONS JOHN Q HOTELS LP (HOTELS & MOTELS).


Hospitals/medical centers in Springfield:

  • COX MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 3801 SOUTH NATIONAL AVENUE)
  • OZARKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 2828 NORTH NATIONAL)
  • ST JOHN'S REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, 1235 E CHEROKEE)

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Local government website: www.ci.springfield.mo.us

Biggest Colleges/Universities in Springfield:

  • Missouri State University (Full-time enrollment: 14,879; Location: 901 S National; Public; Website: www.missouristate.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (FT enrollment: 6,501; Location: 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway; Public; Website: www.otc.edu)
  • Drury University (FT enrollment: 3,600; Location: 900 N.Benton; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.drury.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Evangel University (FT enrollment: 1,708; Location: 1111 N Glenstone; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.evangel.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Vatterott College (FT enrollment: 609; Location: 3850 South Campbell; Private, for-profit; Website: www.vatterott-college.edu)
  • Central Bible College (FT enrollment: 531; Location: 3000 N Grant Ave; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.cbcag.edu)
  • Baptist Bible College and Graduate School (FT enrollment: 430; Location: 628 E Kearney; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.gobbc.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Everest College-Springfield Campus (FT enrollment: 373; Location: 1010 W Sunshine; Private, for-profit; Website: www.everest.edu/campus/springfield)
  • Cox College (FT enrollment: 236; Location: 1423 N Jefferson; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.coxcollege.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Forest Institute of Professional Psychology (FT enrollment: 214; Location: 2885 W Battlefield Rd; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.forest.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • University of Phoenix-Springfield Campus (FT enrollment: 213; Location: 1343 E Kingsley St; Private, for-profit; Website: www.phoenix.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Bryan College (FT enrollment: 210; Location: 237 S. Florence Ave; Private, for-profit; Website: www.bryancollege.com)
  • Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (FT enrollment: 195; Location: 1435 N Glenstone Ave; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.agts.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • ITT Technical Institute–Springfield (FT enrollment: 187; Location: 3216 S. National Ave; Private, for-profit)
  • Missouri College of Cosmetology North (FT enrollment: 134; Location: 2555 W Kearney; Private, for-profit; Website: www.missouricosmo.com)
  • Academy of Hair Design (FT enrollment: 119; Location: 1834 S Glenstone; Private, for-profit; Website: academyoh@sbcglobal.net)
  • System - A Paul Mitchell Partner School (FT enrollment: 101; Location: 3017 S Kansas Expy; Private, for-profit)
  • CoxHealth School of Radiologic Technology (FT enrollment: 40; Location: 1423 N Jefferson Ave; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.CoxHealth.com)
  • St John's Regional Health Center-School of Radiologic Technology (FT enrollment: 32; Location: 1235 E Cherokee St; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.stjohns.com)
  • Professional Massage Training Center (FT enrollment: 32; Location: 229 East Commercial Street; Private, for-profit; Website: www.pmtc.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Springfield:

  • Southwest Baptist University (about 29 miles; Bolivar, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,210)
  • Crowder College (about 66 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 2,111)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 66 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,115)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 76 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 3,034)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 80 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,143)
  • University of Arkansas (about 98 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 15,441)
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology (about 98 miles; Rolla, MO; FT enrollment: 5,765)

Public high schools in Springfield:

  • Kickapoo High (Students: 1766; Location: 3710 S Jefferson; Grades: 09-12)
  • Parkview High (Students: 1574; Location: 516 W Meadowmere; Grades: 09-12)
  • Central High (Students: 1548; Location: 423 E Central; Grades: 06-12)
  • Glendale High (Students: 1537; Location: 2727 S Ingram Mill; Grades: 09-12)
  • Hillcrest High (Students: 1264; Location: 3319 N Grant; Grades: 09-12)

Private high schools in Springfield:

  • NEW COVENANT ACADEMY (Students: 436; Location: 3304 S COX RD; Grades: PK - 12)
  • SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 351; Location: 2340 S EASTGATE AVE; Grades: 9 - 12)
  • GREENWOOD LABORATORY SCHOOL (Students: 341; Location: 1024 E HARRISON; Grades: KG - 12)
  • CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS OF SPRINGFIELD (Students: 178; Location: 2660 N GRANT AVE; Grades: KG - 12)
  • PARK AVENUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 73; Location: 2850 N PARK AVE; Grades: PK - 12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Springfield:

  • Pershing Middle (Students: 783; Location: 2120 Ventura; Grades: 06-08)
  • Cherokee Middle (Students: 721; Location: 420 E Farm Rd 182; Grades: 06-08)
  • Carver Middle (Students: 711; Location: 3325 W Battlefield; Grades: 06-08)
  • McBride Elem. (Students: 614; Location: 5005 S Farm Rd 135; Grades: K-04)
  • Jarrett Middle (Students: 572; Location: 840 S Jefferson; Grades: 06-08)
  • Walt Disney Elem. (Students: 566; Location: 4100 S Fremont; Grades: K-05)
  • Jeffries Elem. (Students: 556; Location: 4051 S Scenic; Grades: PK-05)
  • Gray Elem. (Students: 550; Location: 2102 W Farm Rd 182; Grades: K-04)
  • Reed Middle (Students: 547; Location: 2000 N Lyon; Grades: 06-08)
  • Pipkin Middle (Students: 531; Location: 1215 Boonville; Grades: 06-08)

Private elementary/middle schools in Springfield:

  • IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL (Students: 541; Location: 3555A S FREMONT AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST AGNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 260; Location: 531 S JEFFERSON AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • SPRINGFIELD LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 256; Location: 2852 S DAYTON AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER (Students: 239; Location: 2020 E BATTLEFIELD ST; Grades: PK - TK)
  • THE SUMMIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL (Students: 139; Location: 922 W REPUBLIC RD STE A; Grades: KG - 8)
  • ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 121; Location: 515 W SCOTT ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL (Students: 109; Location: 2200 W REPUBLIC RD; Grades: PK - 2)
  • SPRINGFIELD SDA SCHOOL (Students: 31; Location: 704 S BELVIEW AVE; Grades: KG - 10)
See full list of schools located in Springfield, map of school districts: SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT, WILLARD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Springfield:

  • SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $11,743,880; Location: 4653 S CAMPBELL; 471,195 books; 151 e-books; 26,690 audio materials; 43,933 video materials; 40 local licensed databases; 14 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 1,175 print serial subscriptions; 14 electronic serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • KZRQ FM radio was acquired by Journal Broadcast Group years ago.
  • the main public school is no longer called Southern Missouri State Universtity... Its call Missouri State University.
  • The name of Southwest Missouri State Universtiy was changed to Missouri State University (dropping the regional designation).
  • Southwest Missouri State University has changed it's name to Missouri State University

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Notable locations in Springfield: Smith Golf Course (A), Grandview Golf Course (B), Sheltering Heights Camp (C), Dublin (D), South Junction (E), Chadwick Junction (F), Fremont Center (G), Battlefield Plaza (H), Town and Country Plaza (I), Logan - Rogersville Fire Protection District Station 2 (J), Springfield Fire Department Station 2 (K), Greene County Alms House (L), Springfield Fire Department Station 10 (M), Springfield Fire Department Station 8 (N), Springfield Fire Department Station 6 (O), Springfield Fire Department Station 3 (P), Springfield Fire Department Station 1 (Q), Springfield Fire Department Station 11 (R), Springfield Fire Department Station 9 (S), Springfield Fire Department Station 7 (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Parkcrest Village Shopping Center (1), Battlefield Mall Shopping Center (2), Southgate Shopping Center (3), Wedgewood Shopping Center (4), Southern Hills Shopping Center (5), North Town Mall (6), Westport Shopping Center (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Springfield include: Grandview Church (A), Calvary Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery (1), East Lawn Cemetery (2), Kirkwood Cemetery (3), Hazelwood Cemetery (4), Maple Park Cemetery (5), Rivermonte Memorial Gardens (6), Saint Marys Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Lake Springfield (A), Valley Water Mill Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Thompson Creek (A), Mustard Branch (B), Westport Branch (C), South Fork Ward Branch (D), South Fork Pea Ridge Creek (E), Sequiota Spring Branch (F), Sanford Branch (G), Sander Branch (H), North Fork Ward Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Springfield include: Grant Park (1), Grant Beach Park (2), Glenwood Park (3), Fassnight Park (4), Smith Park (5), Durst Park (6), Doling Park (7), Dickerson Park (8), Kirkwood Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Air & Military Museum of the Ozarks (2305 East Kearney Street) (1), Discovery Center of Springfield Science Center (Museums; 438 East Saint Louis Street) (2), History Museum for Springfield & Greene County (830 North Boonville Avenue) (3), AMER Nat'l Fish & Wildlife Museum (500 West Sunshine Street) (4), Crystal Cave (Caverns; 7225 East Crystal Cave Lane) (5), Southwest Missouri Museum Associates (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1111 East Brookside Drive) (6), Richardson LOYD (Caverns; 7225 East Crystal Cave Lane) (7), Fantastic Caverns (Caverns; 4872 North Farm Road 125) (8), Libraries - Brentwood Branch (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 2214 South Brentwood Boulevard) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Missouri Hotel (420 East Commercial Street) (1), Comfort Inn South (3330 East Battlefield Road) (2), Econo Lodge South (3404 East Ridgeview Street) (3), Holiday Inn (333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy) (4), Cox Medical Centers - Plaza Hotel (3800 South National Avenue Suite 300) (5), Microtel Inn (3125 North Kentwood Avenue) (6), Comfort Inn (3330 East Battlefield Street) (7), Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield- MO (2750 North Glenstone) (8), Hampton Inn Springfield-East (222 North Ingram Mill Road) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Greene County Government - Judicial And Law Enforcement- Family Courts- Commissioner Tinsley S (940 North Boonville Avenue) (1), Greene County Government - Judicial And Law Enforcement- Family Courts- Commissioner Davis Win (940 North Boonville Avenue) (2), Missouri State - Court Of Appeals- Clerk Of Court (300 South John Q Hammons Parkway) (3), U S Government - Courts- District Court- Judge (3003 East Chestnut Expressway) (4), Greene County Government - Judicial And Law Enforcement- Circuit Court Informa (940 North Boonville Avenue) (5), Greene County Government - Judicial And Law Enforcement- Probate Court D (1010 North Boonville Avenue) (6), Missouri State - Public Safety Dept- Missouri State Veterans Cemetery (5201 South Southwood Road) (7), U S Government - Courts- Bankruptcy Court (222 North John Q Hammons Parkway) (8), U S Government - Courts- District Court- Clerk (222 North John Q Hammons Parkway) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Greene County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI  CO  SO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5 NO2

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.6. This is about average.
City:

31.6
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.354. This is about average. There were 80 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.354
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.28. This is about average. There were 104 monitors within city limits.
City:

2.28
U.S.:

2.43
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 26.5. This is about average. There were 77 monitors within city limits.
City:

26.5
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 14.9. This is significantly better than average. There were 115 monitors within city limits.
City:

14.9
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.47. This is about average. There were 58 monitors within city limits.
City:

9.47
U.S.:

9.59
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 8.26. This is about average. There were 42 monitors within city limits.
City:

8.26
U.S.:

9.39

Drinking water stations with addresses in Springfield and their reported violations in the past:

MODOT I-44 REST AREA - CONWAY (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-10-1999), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-10-1999), St Public Notif received (SEP-23-1999)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
COUNTRY SQUIRE VILLAGE (Population served: 142, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-20-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-20-2001), St Public Notif received (JAN-03-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-12-2000), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-12-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-25-1998), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-25-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-11-2000 and JUL-20-2001, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-20-2001)
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-1996 and SEP-1996, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (FEB-19-1996), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-1996)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 3 minor monitoring violations
COUNTRY ESTATES MHP (Population served: 140, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2001), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-11-2001), St Public Notif received (OCT-26-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-14-2001), St Public Notif requested (SEP-14-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-23-2001), St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2001), St Public Notif received (SEP-19-2001)
COACHLIGHT VILLAGE MHP (Population served: 138, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-02-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-02-2002), St BCA signed (OCT-15-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-29-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-29-2002), St BCA signed (OCT-15-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-08-2001), St Public Notif requested (AUG-08-2001), St Public Notif received (AUG-31-2001), St BCA signed (OCT-15-2002)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-01-1999 and JUL-02-2001, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-02-2001), St BCA signed (OCT-15-2002)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-1994 and MAR-1995, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-1995)
FOUNTAIN PLAZA MHP (Population served: 135, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-08-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-08-2003)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2004 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2003 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule
TABLE ROCK SPORTSMENS CLUB (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-12-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-12-2003), St Public Notif received (JUL-03-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-12-2001), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-12-2001), St BCA signed (JAN-17-2001)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In NOV-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (NOV-30-2000), St Public Notif requested (NOV-30-2000), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-30-2000), St Compliance achieved (DEC-07-2000), St BCA signed (JAN-17-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-30-2000), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-30-2000), St BCA signed (JAN-17-2001)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-28-2000), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-28-2000), St BCA signed (JAN-17-2001)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In MAY-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (MAY-24-2000), St Public Notif requested (MAY-24-2000), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-24-2000), St Compliance achieved (MAY-30-2000), St Public Notif received (DEC-20-2000), St BCA signed (JAN-17-2001)
  • 2 other older health violations
SPRINGFIELD KOA (Population served: 90, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-20-1998), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-20-1998), St Public Notif received (JAN-13-1999), St BCA signed (MAY-01-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-30-1998), St Public Notif requested (SEP-30-1998), St BCA signed (MAY-01-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-31-1998), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-31-1998), St Public Notif received (OCT-28-1998), St BCA signed (MAY-01-1999)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
NORTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-15-2005), St Boil Water Order (APR-15-2005), St Public Notif issued (APR-18-2005), St Public Notif requested (APR-19-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-19-2005), St Compliance achieved (APR-22-2005), St Public Notif received (MAY-10-2005)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In APR-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-15-2005), St Boil Water Order (APR-15-2005), St Public Notif issued (APR-18-2005), St Public Notif requested (APR-19-2005), St Formal NOV issued (APR-19-2005), St Compliance achieved (APR-22-2005), St Public Notif received (MAY-10-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-27-2000), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-27-2000), St BCA signed (FEB-17-2000)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JAN-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JAN-27-2000), St Public Notif requested (JAN-27-2000), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-27-2000), St Compliance achieved (FEB-02-2000), St BCA signed (FEB-17-2000)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In DEC-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-22-1999), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-22-1999), St Boil Water Order (DEC-22-1999), St Compliance achieved (DEC-30-1999), St Public Notif received (JAN-05-2000), St BCA signed (FEB-17-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-22-1999), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-22-1999), St Public Notif received (JAN-05-2000), St BCA signed (FEB-17-2000)
  • 5 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Springfield that have no violations reported:

  • SPRINGHILL BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 600, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • COLONY COVE MHP (Population served: 140, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MONTGOMERY BIG VALLEY COVE (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 24.3%

Average household size:
This city:  2.1 people
Missouri:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  50.8%
Whole state:  67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.9%
Whole state:  5.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Springfield, MO

People in group quarters in Springfield:

  • 6,829 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 1,376 people in nursing homes
  • 1,265 people in federal prisons and detention centers
  • 710 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 227 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 137 people in other group homes
  • 92 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 90 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 79 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 79 people in hospices or homes for chronically ill
  • 60 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 37 people in halfway houses
  • 33 people in religious group quarters
  • 30 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 16 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 14 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 11 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 7 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 6 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Springfield compared to Missouri state average:

Springfield, Missouri environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.


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Banks with most branches in Springfield (2011 data):

  • Great Southern Bank: 16 branches. Info updated 2012/02/03: Bank assets: $3,788.7 mil, Deposits: $2,986.3 mil, headquarters in Reeds Spring, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 109 total offices, Holding Company: Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.
  • Empire Bank: 11 branches. Info updated 2010/10/18: Bank assets: $1,024.1 mil, Deposits: $867.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices, Holding Company: Central Bancompany
  • U.S. Bank National Association: 8 branches. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Bank of America, National Association: 7 branches. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Commerce Bank: 7 branches. Info updated 2011/07/07: Bank assets: $20,493.6 mil, Deposits: $16,805.3 mil, headquarters in Kansas City, MO, positive income, 206 total offices, Holding Company: Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
  • BancorpSouth Bank: Kearney Branch, Sunshine Branch, Campbell Branch, Battlefield Branch, Signature Bank Branch, Fremont Branch. Info updated 2007/07/18: Bank assets: $12,990.3 mil, Deposits: $10,863.8 mil, headquarters in Tupelo, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 271 total offices, Holding Company: Bancorpsouth, Inc.
  • Liberty Bank: West Bypass Branch, Campbell Branch, at 4625 South National Avenue, Sunshine Branch, Primrose Branch, Republic Rd. Info updated 2011/03/28: Bank assets: $1,093.3 mil, Deposits: $919.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices, Holding Company: Liberty Bancshares, Inc
  • Guaranty Bank: 1510 E Sunshine Branch, - Republic Road Branch, 4343 South National Avenue Branch, 2109 N Glenstone Branch, West Kearney Branch, at 1341 West Battlefield. Info updated 2011/01/18: Bank assets: $647.7 mil, Deposits: $485.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.
  • Arvest Bank: East Sunshine Branch, West Republic Road Branch, North National Avenue Branch, Springfield Branch. Info updated 2010/11/29: Bank assets: $12,520.8 mil, Deposits: $10,446.2 mil, headquarters in Fayetteville, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 241 total offices, Holding Company: Arvest Bank Group, Inc.
  • 19 other banks with 32 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Springfield, Missouri:

  • Red Roof Inn #175, 2655 N Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65803 , Phone: (417) 831-2100, Fax: (417) 866-7837
  • Econo Lodge-east, 2611 N Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65803 , Phone: (417) 864-3565, Fax: (417) 865-0567
  • Arbor Suites At The Mall, 1550 E Raynell Pl, Springfield, MO 65804 , Phone: (417) 887-8383, Fax: (417) 520-7900
  • Americas Best Value Inn, 2355 N Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65803 , Phone: (417) 866-6776, Fax: (417) 863-9347
  • Days Inn, 2700 N Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65803 , Phone: (417) 865-5511, Fax: (417) 865-5511
  • Hampton Inn East, 222 N Ingram ML Rd, Springfield, MO 65804 , Phone: (417) 863-1440
  • Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 2720 N Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65803 , Phone: (417) 865-8600, Fax: (417) 862-9415
  • Mansion At Elfindale, 1701 S FT, Springfield, MO 65807 , Phone: (417) 831-5400
  • 41 other hotels and motels
All 49 fire-safe hotels and motels in Springfield, Missouri

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Springfield travel time to work - commute
Springfield mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (23%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Greene County Missouri:


2008 Presidential Election results in Greene County Missouri:
Detailed 2008 election results.

Neighborhoods in Springfield:

(Springfield, Missouri Neighborhood Map)


Religion statistics for Springfield (based on Greene County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 56.22%
Here56.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAssemblies of GodCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents38.5%13.5%10.7%9.5%3.3%
Congregations22.9%15.6%2.2%10.5%4.0%
NameChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Churches of Christ Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther
Adherents3.1%3.0%2.1%2.1%14.2%
Congregations3.6%6.5%1.8%2.9%29.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 35
Greene County:

1.33 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 6
This county:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Greene County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 95
Greene County:

3.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 214
Here:

8.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.0%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Greene County:

29.1%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.3%
State:

13.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 53$203,343$46,0403$5,657
Other Government Administration 35$146,759$50,31718$31,983
Judicial and Legal 42$171,521$49,00613$12,270
Police Protection - Officers 305$1,284,627$50,54311$15,104
Police - Other 72$204,695$34,11645$23,479
Firefighters 207$808,889$46,8920$0
Fire - Other 5$14,477$34,7451$2,303
Streets and Highways 179$711,314$47,68623$51,814
Airports 75$236,971$37,91517$31,056
Welfare 7$21,819$37,4046$9,536
Health 81$298,697$44,25114$31,941
Solid Waste Management 25$100,691$48,3324$4,362
Sewerage 69$270,163$46,98518$41,056
Parks and Recreation 165$502,766$36,565301$247,087
Housing and Community Development(Local) 27$115,166$51,1850$0
Water Supply 166$845,270$61,10419$26,479
Electric Power 542$3,592,667$79,54225$53,902
Gas Supply 174$894,336$61,6789$17,592
Transit 98$343,462$42,0570$0
Other and Unallocable 170$579,645$40,91616$25,689
Totals for Government 2,497$11,347,278$54,532543$631,310

Springfield government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $49,326,000 ($308.99)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $20,556,000 ($128.77)
    Air Transportation: $12,654,000 ($79.27)
    All Other: $9,170,000 ($57.44)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,897,000 ($24.41)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,078,000 ($19.28)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $18,455,000 ($115.61)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $179,350,000 ($1123.51)
    Gas Utilities: $116,245,000 ($728.20)
    Water Utilities: $25,770,000 ($161.43)
    Regular Highways: $21,551,000 ($135.00)
    Police Protection: $21,303,000 ($133.45)
    Local Fire Protection: $15,017,000 ($94.07)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,208,000 ($82.74)
    Sewerage: $10,610,000 ($66.46)
    Transit Utilities: $9,964,000 ($62.42)
    Air Transportation: $8,302,000 ($52.01)
    Health - Other: $7,986,000 ($50.03)
    Housing and Community Development: $7,772,000 ($48.69)
    Central Staff Services: $6,923,000 ($43.37)
    General - Other: $6,550,000 ($41.03)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,356,000 ($21.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,964,000 ($18.57)
    Financial Administration: $2,006,000 ($12.57)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $1,739,000 ($10.89)
    Public Welfare - Other: $556,000 ($3.48)
  • DISCONTINUED for 2005 (Formerly: Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue): $13,750,000 ($86.13)
  • Employee Retirement - Total Federal Securities: $23,026,000 ($144.24)
    Benefit Payments: $12,441,000 ($77.93)
    Earnings on Investments (calculated): $10,060,000 ($63.02)
    From Parent Local Government: $6,831,000 ($42.79)
    Local Employee Contribution: $2,907,000 ($18.21)
    Withdrawals: $1,623,000 ($10.17)
    Total Cash and Deposits: $637,000 ($3.99)
    Total Other Securities: $293,000 ($1.84)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Bonds: $41,742,000 ($261.49)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Stocks: $63,232,000 ($396.11)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $4,044,000 ($25.33)
    Housing and Community Development: $3,594,000 ($22.51)
    Air Transportation: $2,186,000 ($13.69)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,101,000 ($63.28)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $14,250,000 ($89.27)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $500,000 ($3.13)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $32,825,000 ($205.63)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $14,756,000 ($92.44)
    Donations From Private Sources: $7,711,000 ($48.30)
    Interest Earnings: $6,428,000 ($40.27)
    Special Assessments: $2,332,000 ($14.61)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,926,000 ($12.07)
    Rents: $60,000 ($0.38)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $367,162,000 ($2300.02)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $357,283,000 ($2238.14)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $22,946,000 ($143.74)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $15,482,000 ($96.98)
    Police Protection: $2,499,000 ($15.65)
    Regular Highways: $1,020,000 ($6.39)
    Housing and Community Development: $596,000 ($3.73)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $267,848,000 ($1677.89)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $199,761,000 ($1251.37)
    Gas Utilities: $110,213,000 ($690.41)
    Water Utilities: $34,442,000 ($215.76)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $30,656,000 ($192.04)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $6,722,000 ($42.11)
    Health and Hospitals: $3,211,000 ($20.11)
    Public Welfare: $574,000 ($3.60)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $83,788,000 ($524.88)
    Property: $18,465,000 ($115.67)
    Other License: $3,422,000 ($21.44)
    Other Selective Sales: $3,216,000 ($20.15)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,190,000 ($19.98)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $135,708,000 ($850.12)

9.03% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,886 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.03%
Missouri average:

7.87%

0.15% of residents moved from foreign countries ($196 average AGI)
Greene County:

0.15%
Missouri average:

0.11%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Christian County, MO  1.20% ($32,445 average AGI)
from Webster County, MO  0.47% ($26,834)
from Polk County, MO  0.29% ($27,669)


7.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,445 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.51%
Missouri average:

7.66%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($118 average AGI)
Greene County:

0.04%
Missouri average:

0.05%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Christian County, MO  1.30% ($39,435 average AGI)
to Webster County, MO  0.37% ($34,121)
to Polk County, MO  0.30% ($30,445)

Strongest AM radio stations in Springfield:

  • KLFJ (1550 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: 127, INC.)
  • KGMY (1400 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSGF (1260 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KTOZ (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: THE ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK, INC.)
  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KIDS (1340 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: THIRTEEN FORTY PRODUCTIONS INC.)
  • KMRF (1510 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MARSHFIELD, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KBNN (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Springfield:

  • KTTS-FM (94.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KSMU (91.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BD OF REGENTS FOR SW MO ST UNIV)
  • K229AE (93.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP, INC)
  • KWTO-FM (98.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KTXR (101.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: STEREO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXUS (97.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KADI (99.5 FM; REPUBLIC, MO; Owner: VISION COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED)
  • KSCV (90.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWFC (89.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KGMY-FM (100.5 FM; AURORA, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSPW (96.5 FM; SPARTA, MO; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGBX-FM (105.9 FM; NIXA, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTOZ-FM (95.5 FM; PLEASANT HOPE, MO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOSP (105.1 FM; WILLARD, MO; Owner: MW SPRINGMO, INC.)
  • KOMG (92.9 FM; OZARK, MO; Owner: MW SPRINGMO, INC.)
  • KKLH (104.7 FM; MARSHFIELD, MO; Owner: MW SPRINGMO, INC.)
  • KWND (88.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: RADIO TRAINING NETWORK, INC)
  • KJEL (103.7 FM; LEBANON, MO; Owner: OZARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZRQ (104.1 FM; ASH GROVE, MO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBFL (99.9 FM; BUFFALO, MO; Owner: MEYER-BALDRIDGE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Springfield:

  • K54FX (Channel 54; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • K15CZ (Channel 15; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KY3, INC.)
  • K08MA (Channel 8; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • K49DG (Channel 49; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KYTV (Channel 3; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KY3, INC.)
  • KOZK (Channel 21; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: BD. OF GOVERNORS OF SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KSPR (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF SPRINGFIELD LICENSE LLC)
  • KOLR (Channel 10; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: VHR SPRINGFIELD LICENSE, INC.)
  • K41FQ (Channel 41; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KDEB-TV (Channel 27; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: QUORUM OF MISSOURI LICENSE, LLC)
  • KWBS-LP (Channel 56; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K68EL (Channel 68; MARSHFIELD, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KWBM (Channel 31; HARRISON, AR; Owner: R.S. COMMUNICATIONS LTD. PARTNERSHIP)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Springfield fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 226
Total length: 2,206 meters (7,238ft)
Total costs: $32,968,000
Total average daily traffic: 3,692,235
Total average daily truck traffic: 458,885

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1900-1909: 24
  • 1910-1919: 0
  • 1920-1929: 6
  • 1930-1939: 10
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 10
  • 1960-1969: 69
  • 1970-1979: 14
  • 1980-1989: 27
  • 1990-1999: 27
  • 2000-2010: 31
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Springfield, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Springfield)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 388 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Springfield, MO)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 123 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 90 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 906 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Springfield)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 7 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Springfield)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 202 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 35 full and 11 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED818$97,677899$109,7292,635$125,436133$39,78628$882,360649$92,9856$12,688
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED29$111,85433$138,624209$117,64113$12,4250$016$60,8582$27,285
APPLICATIONS DENIED103$92,933106$84,136727$103,84978$45,5761$851,65083$72,3535$63,900
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN75$95,245101$105,503519$118,90318$50,4540$041$89,0080$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS4$108,6658$73,134106$110,2811$77,4400$07$63,2170$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 47 tracts in Springfield, MO

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 34 full and 11 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED128$128,469124$132,3821$89,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED22$143,54332$145,1071$99,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED20$119,54622$157,9600$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN7$114,6876$126,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS5$137,2044$149,1830$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1155
  • Hazardous Condition: 451
  • Service Call: 41
  • Good Intent Call: 104

Incident types - Springfield


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Springfield, MO

Most common first names in Springfield, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1,26179.7 years
William1,18875.5 years
James1,10672.5 years
John1,05275.0 years
Robert77471.5 years
Charles77174.7 years
George54275.9 years
Helen53580.3 years
Dorothy46879.0 years
Ruth45080.5 years
Most common last names in Springfield, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith63676.5 years
Johnson41475.1 years
Jones39677.2 years
Williams39675.0 years
Miller31977.5 years
Davis30976.5 years
Brown29076.1 years
Wilson24776.3 years
Anderson23978.0 years
Moore21976.5 years
Businesses in Springfield, MO
NameCountNameCount
ALDO1Lane Bryant1
AT&T6Lane Furniture4
Abercrombie & Fitch1LensCrafters1
Ace Hardware3Little Caesars Pizza4
Aeropostale1Long John Silver's3
American Eagle Outfitters1Lowe's2
Ann Taylor1Macy's1
Applebee's2Marriott2
Arby's5Marshalls1
Ashley Furniture1MasterBrand Cabinets8
AutoZone4Maurices1
Avenue1McDonald's14
BMW1Men's Wearhouse1
Bakers1Microtel1
Banana Republic1Motel 61
Bath & Body Works1Motherhood Maternity3
Baymont Inn2New Balance4
Bed Bath & Beyond1New York & Co1
Best Western3Nike23
Big O Tires1Office Depot1
Blockbuster3Old Navy1
Budget Car Rental1Olive Garden1
Burger King6Outback1
CVS2Outback Steakhouse1
Casual Male XL1Pac Sun1
Catherines1Panera Bread5
Charlotte Russe1Papa John's Pizza4
Chick-Fil-A2Payless3
Chico's1Penske2
Chipotle2PetSmart1
Chuck E. Cheese's1Pier 1 Imports1
Clarion1Pizza Hut6
Cold Stone Creamery1Qdoba Mexican Grill3
Coldwater Creek1Quality3
Comfort Inn2Quiznos4
Comfort Suites1RadioShack5
Cracker Barrel1Ramada2
Curves3Red Lobster1
DHL1Red Robin1
Dairy Queen6Ruby Tuesday3
Days Inn3Rue211
Deb1Ryan's Grill2
Domino's Pizza6Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing1
DressBarn1SAS Shoes2
Express1SONIC Drive-In9
Extended Stay America1Sam's Club2
Famous Footwear1Sears2
Fashion Bug2Sephora2
FedEx42Shoe Carnival1
Finish Line1Sleep Inn1
Firestone Complete Auto Care3Slumberland1
Foot Locker1Soma Intimates1
Forever 211Spencer Gifts1
GNC3Sprint Nextel5
GameStop6Staples2
Goodwill2Starbucks14
Gymboree1Steak 'n Shake5
H&R Block12Subway23
Hardee's6Super 82
Havertys Furniture1T-Mobile13
Haworth1T.G.I. Driday's1
Hobby Lobby2T.J.Maxx1
Holiday Inn4Taco Bell10
Hollister Co.1Talbots1
Home Depot1Target1
Hot Topic1The Room Place1
Houlihan's2Toys"R"Us1
IHOP2True Value1
JCPenney2U-Haul7
Jimmy John's5UPS56
JoS. A. Bank1Vans4
Jones New York1Verizon Wireless6
Journeys1Victoria's Secret1
KFC4Village Inn2
Kincaid2Waffle House6
Kmart3Walgreens9
Kohl's1Walmart5
Kroger4Wendy's8
La Quinta2Wet Seal1
La-Z-Boy3YMCA4
Browse common businesses in Springfield, MO


Springfield on our top lists:

  • #51 on the list of "Top 100 cities with strongest arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services industries (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of college students (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 100 least-safe cities (highest city-data.com crime index) (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #49 (65804) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most beauty salons in 2005"
  • #67 (65803) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most hotels or motels in 2005"
  • #72 (65804) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most finance and insurance companies in 2005"
  • #76 (65802) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Zimbabwean first ancestries"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #67 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Shifeng Hou (5)
  • Yevgenia V. Ulyanova (5)
  • Kevin Gerschefske (4)
  • Keela Davis (4)
  • Sriram Viswanathan (4)
  • Bharat Shah (4)
  • Young-Gi Kim (3)
  • Robert W. Mcbride (3)
  • Rodger P. Grantham (3)
  • Scott R. Dalenberg (3)

Total of 119 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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