Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (19) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mudhouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Potter's House
Coffee Shop
Kingdom Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Ethic
Coffee Shop
European Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Hub Coffee & Bicycles
Coffee Shop
Brick & Mortar Coffee
Coffee Shop
Classic Rock Coffee CO.
Coffee Shop
Big Momma's Coffee & Espresso
Coffee Shop
Eurasia Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (43) A+
Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
Stadium
Robert W. Plaster Stadium
Stadium
JQH Arena
Stadium
Springfield Art Museum
Museum
Transformation Gallery & Tattoo
Art Gallery
Formed Gallery
Art Gallery
Fresh
Art Gallery
The Landers
Theatre Arts
Wonders of Wildlife
Zoo
The Boogie
Nightclub
The Moxie
Cinema
NRA National Sporting Arms Museum
Museum
Betty and Bobby Allison Recreation Fields
Stadium
Randy Bacon Photography
Art Gallery
History on the Square
Museum
Gillioz Theatre
Theatre Arts
College Station 14
Cinema
Creamery Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Springfield Ballet
Art Gallery
Hammons Field
Stadium
Sunshine Lanes
Bowling Alley
Harrison Stadium
Stadium
Midnight Rodeo
Nightclub
Rumors
Nightclub
Enterprise Park Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (251) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tropical Liqueurs
Bar
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
The Outland
Bar
Ernie Biggs
Bar
Sweet Boy's Neighborhood Bar
Bar
The Patton Alley Pub
Bar
Missouri Spirits
Bar
Finnegan's Wake
Bar
Dennis' Place
Bar
Nathan P. Murphy's
Bar
Luna Bar
Bar
The Golden Girl Rum Club
Bar
Hurts Donut
Sweets
Dublin's Pass
Bar
Queen City Soda & Sweets
Sweets
Harbell's Grill & sports Bar
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (30) F
Foster Recreation Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
10 Fitness
Gym
South Side Senior Center
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
Community Centre
Savoy Ballroom
Community Centre
Historic Firehouse No.2
Community Centre
Ozark Mountain Gymnastics
Gym
Glo Center
Community Centre
Genesis Health Clubs
Gym
Dynamics Gymnastics
Gym
Sumits Hot Yoga
Gym
Oak Grove Community Center
Community Centre
Lake County Soccer
Gym
Ashley House Foster Care
Community Centre
Lost & Found Grief Center
Community Centre
Springfield Gymnastic Center
Gym
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11
Community Centre
John H. Foster Natatorium
Gym
Groceries (39) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Bistro Market
Grocery Store
Price Cutter Plus
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Sisters In Thyme
Bakery
MJ's Market & Deli
Grocery Store
St. George's Donuts
Bakery
Chrarity Fent Cake Design
Bakery
King Cash Saver
Grocery Store
Akin's Natural Foods
Health Food
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Price Cutter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Price Cutter
Grocery Store
Gold-N-Glaze Donuts
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Price Cutter Plus
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Sunbeam Discount Bakery Store
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (188) A+
Fassnight park
Park
Fassnight Park
Park
Jenny Lincoln Park
Park
Phelps Grove Park
Park
Hawthorn Park
Park
Ozarks Jubilee Park
Park
McGregor School-Park
Park
Founders Park
Park
Jordan Valley Park
Park
Jordan Valley Park Playground
Playground
The Commons at Jordan Valley
Park
Ray Kelly Park
Park
Zagonyi Park
Park
McDaniel Park
Park
Weiser Park
Park
Champion Park
Park
Silver Springs Park
Park
Miles Park
Park
Grant Beach Park
Park
Ewing Sports Park
Park
Nichols Park
Park
Firemens Running Park
Park
Meador Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
George Washington Carver Park
Park
Shops (325) A-
Conoco
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Maschino's
Houseware
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Baker Bookstore
Books
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
5 Pound Apparel
Clothing
National Ave Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Stick it in Your Ear
Discount Store
400 South Avenue Antiques
Furniture
TCB Lounge
Clothing
Book Marx
Books
Walnut Street Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Queen City Cycles
Bicycle
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Norman’s Bridal Shoppe
Clothing
Suddenlies Gallery & Boutique
Clothing
Hudson Hawk
Hairdresser
The Dress
Clothing
Park Central Market
Convenience Store
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
Homegrown Food
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Springfield.
Public Transit Stops (693)
Stops & Stations
A+
Transit Center
Bus Station
CU Bus Stop
Bus Stop
CU Bus Stop
Bus Stop
CU Bus Stop
Bus Stop
CU Bus Stop
Bus Stop
CU Bus Stop
Bus Stop
CU Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.4%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Springfield is 84/100 - which is 5% lower than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Springfield crime rates are 6,327 per 100k, which is 124% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
4,909 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,418 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Springfield is $37,491 - which is 24% lower than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$37,491
F
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (174)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Transitions
Clinic
Quinn Dental
Dentist
Burrell
Clinic
SFD Station #1
Fire Station
Downtown Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Clinic
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Clinic
Magers Health and Wellness Center
Clinic
Smile Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Jordan Valley Community Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cox Health
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Vision Rehablitation Center
Clinic
Jordan Valley Community Health Center
Clinic
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Hospital
General Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
SPD
Police
Smile Zone
Dentist
Grove Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A

Springfield home prices are $122,200 - which is 13% lower than Missouri
Home Price
$122,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
10%
B+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools C

The Springfield graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Missouri
School Test Scores
40%
F
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C-
Elementary Schools (71) C-
Datema House
Jarrett Middle
Phelps Gifted Ctr.
St Agnes Schools
Sunshine Elem.
Campbell Elem.
Lakeland Regional School
Greenwood Laboratory School
Portland Elem.
Mcgregor Elem.
U.School
Rountree Elem.
Excel School
Delaware Elem.
Infinity Academy
Holland Elem.
Central High
Greene Co. Youth Academy
Mark Twain Elem.
St Joseph Catholic Academy
Pipkin Middle
Boyd Elem.
Westport Middle School
Bingham Elem.
Greene Valley School
High Schools (24) A+
Datema House
Phelps Gifted Ctr.
Parkview High
Lakeland Regional School
Greenwood Laboratory School
U.School
Excel School
Infinity Academy
Central High
Graff Career Center
Greene Co. Youth Academy
Juvenile Justice Ctr.
Study Alternative High
Greene Valley School
Springfield Seventh-Day Adventist Junior Academy
Dayspring Christian School
Kickapoo High
Community Learning Ctr.
Wilson Creek Group Home
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ratings F

Springfield has an overall rating of 49% from 56 reviews.
User Reviews (8)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (48)
From AreaVibes
C
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  • Springfield has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Springfield crime rates are 124% higher than the Missouri average
  • Cost of living in Springfield is 5% lower than the Missouri average
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The city is getting better 4 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 14, 2021) I've lived right next to Springfield all my life and I've watched in recent years as city officials started Northside and downtown revitalization plans; and I've noticed slow but steady improvements all around town I can't wait to see what the future holds for Springfield. ...Read More Read Less
The pit is dying 0.5 rating By TimR ( Apr 13, 2018) Springding is a dump. Real estate is cheap because the city has nothing to offer, there are few jobs unless you want to mop floors, pour coffee or wipe butts. There is lots of beer though! Apparently beer (along with meth) is the main economic engine of Springding. Realtors snap ...Read More up dumpy homes under $50K for flipping (houses that should be demolished) and make huge profits because the idiots in the city are too stupid to see they are cheaply done flips. The local fascist "news" paper censors everything not pro-Obama or pro-demoncrat. Read Less
Fantastic Neighborhood and community 5 rating By CBREED ( Jul 06, 2017) Living on south side of Springfield at the Fremont Landing apartments, I'm close by a school, so its great for kids, the general area has a lot to do, from the massive amount of restaurants to dine at, the lovely neighborhood mall centers around, and its just right on the edge of ...Read More the city, so its peaceful and quiet enough to relax Read Less
Wish we had seen these reviews sooner.. 0.5 rating By AJ Silver ( Jun 16, 2016) Wish I had read reviews about this hole prior to moving here. How can a city and state have so freakin' many idiots and meth heads? ...Read More Read Less
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Fantastic Neighborhood and community 5 rating By CBREED ( Jul 06, 2017) Living on south side of Springfield at the Fremont Landing apartments, I'm close by a school, so its great for kids, the general area has a lot to do, from the massive amount of restaurants to dine at, the lovely neighborhood mall centers around, and its just right on the edge of ...Read More the city, so its peaceful and quiet enough to relax Read Less
Wish we had seen these reviews sooner.. 0.5 rating By AJ Silver ( Jun 16, 2016) Wish I had read reviews about this hole prior to moving here. How can a city and state have so freakin' many idiots and meth heads? ...Read More Read Less
What a dump 0.5 rating By AJ Silver ( Jun 02, 2016) This town wins the gold star for dump city USA. If you like bars and drugs you will looove Springding!Apparently, half of the populace of Springding has a double digit IQ, (thank God for Mississippi), while the other half are a#@holes. In fact, is there anyone in Missouri who is ...Read More NOT an a#@hole? Read Less
This city is a PIT. Stay away. 0.5 rating By Tim W ( Mar 14, 2016) This is one of THE worst cities in the U.S. It's full of meth addicts and pan handlers. The city has no planning, no FLOOD CONTROL it's just a freakin' mess. Do not, under any circumstances move to this hole. You will be sorry. ...Read More Read Less
Going down hill fast, directly towards a construction zone. 2.5 rating By Fredricko ( Sep 30, 2015) Local colleges are easy and relatively cheap to free, but plan to keep your daughters safe. Lowlifes and bums are everywhere with meth psychos in the news daily. Central (including downtown) and north is a ghetto with criminal elements from St.louis and KC pouring in. All city pl ...Read More anners & leaders do is pour money into south side decades long highway and road construction that destroys business and property values of the best part of the city. Bass Pro's Wonders of Wildlife has been "under construction" for over TEN years for example! If you want to stay moderately safe you had better LOVE nonsensical road construction every where you go. If you can't get into any other colleges or you're a lifer construction worker, this towns for you! Cheap trailers and a thriving AA community. If you're a professional that has a choice, just cut to the chase and flee to Nixa or Rogersville. It will just take a little longer for the highway/road crazed powers that be to get to you. Read Less
Springfield, Missouri - It's a Heck of a Town! 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 06, 2010) I have lived in Springfield, MO for 20 years and find it to be a wonderful city. One of my favorite places to hang out in Springfield is Downtown. This is definitely the pub crawl district and whether you want to spend an evening with friends or meeting new people, you can do it ...Read More all here. One of my favorite clubs is the ICON Nightclub. It plays Top 40 music and has a good college and young professional crowd.

Sprinfield also has some great restaurants to choose from. My favorite restaurant downtown is Big Whiskeys. Their burgers are some of the best I've ever had. For those seeking live music in Springfield, you must check out the Outland Bar, which features the best bands in the city. In addition, nearly all of the bars and clubs are within walking distance, making it simple to barhop. While in town, make sure you try some of Springfield's special Chinese cashew chicken, which is undoubtably some of the best in the country!

Overall, Springfield is a great place to visit or live. Both ways you can enjoy the vibrant nighlife and take advantage of the low cost of living that Springfield offers. Read Less

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      The city of Springfield encompasses five counties; Webstar, Christian, Dallas, Polk, and Greene. It is located in a welcoming environment right at the foot of the Ozark Mountains. Springfield offers a great blend of work and play. It is home to numerous historical treasures and tourist attractions. Springfield has many parks that are overseen by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, where residents can enjoy outdoor activities in their free time. There is plenty of leisure, cultural events, and sports activities to enjoy in Springfield.

      The unemployment rate in Springfield is lower than the average in the United States. Though the city was struck by the most recent national recession that occurred in 2014, it was able to recover fully and is now a major economic hub. The job market within the city has also improved significantly and is predicted to take an upward trend in the next decade. Residents in Springfield earn a high average annual salary and are taxed moderately.

      The real estate market in Springfield has experienced steady growth over the past few years. The cost of living within the city is also lower than the average in the United States. New residents in this city can purchase properties at competitive rates. Individuals may also choose to rent houses, although the vacancy rates have reduced significantly due to the city's growing population.

      Springfield has a cutting edge transport system with a well-maintained infrastructure. Greene County operates the public transport system used by Springfield residents. The city's major public transport routes operate efficiently during working hours and offer limited specialized services on Sundays and late at night.

      Springfield has varied weather patterns. The city experiences warm summers from July to September and crisp autumns that have colorful leaf displays. The winter season is moderately cold, with snow occasionally falling, while the springs are filled with light showers and beautiful flowers. The city of Springfield is also committed to healthy living and wellness. It is home to many hospitals, some of which are ranked among the best in the country. Moreover, the city keeps investing in the medical sector to improve its facilities.

      The residents of Springfield are warm and friendly. The city also offers a diverse array of arts and culture through festivals, operas, and art galleries. It is one of the best places to live in the United States.

      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Springfield? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fassnight park
      Fassnight Park
      Jenny Lincoln Park
      Phelps Grove Park
      Hawthorn Park
      Ozarks Jubilee Park
      McGregor School-Park
      Founders Park

      Entertainment

      Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
      Robert W. Plaster Stadium
      JQH Arena
      Springfield Art Museum
      Transformation Gallery & Tattoo
      Formed Gallery
      Fresh
      The Landers

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Wendy's
      Chick-fil-A
      McDonald's
      Tropical Liqueurs
      Firehouse Subs
      Jimmy John's
      Qdoba

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Springfield? Of all people who commute, 1.4% take public transportation in Springfield.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Springfield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mercy Hospital Springfield
      Cox North Hospital
      Select Speciality Hospital
      Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield
      Cox Medical Center South

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Target
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Price Cutter Pharmacy
      Walmart Neighborhood Market Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dr. Faust Pediatrician
      Wells Medical Clinic
      Burrell Behavioral Health
      The Martin Center
      Baron Cardiology Group P.C.
      Hulston Cancer Center
      Burrell Behavioral Health