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Springfield, MO

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Springfield.

Population: 234,428 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Springfield, MO is $263,631 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,550 after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,287/month. 66 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, winter weather, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$263,631

Typical home value

+2.5%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$263,631
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+103.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$264,035
House Price Index (state)
416.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$285,550
Median list price
$298,443
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
+4.3%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
968
For-sale inventory
1,029
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
671
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
326

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,287/mo
1-year rent change
+5.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$908/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$913/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,113/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,539/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,768/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
66
Elementary schools
36
Middle schools
10
High schools
12
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
OZARKS TECHNICAL COMM COLLEGE, MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Schools include
GRAFF CAREER CENTER, GREENE VALLEY SCHOOL, JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR., BINGHAM ELEM., BISSETT ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, heat wave, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
160
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Fulbright Landfill (1.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
67.7°F
Average low
46.8°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Annual snowfall
10.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
228
Days with Moderate air quality
132
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
160

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,964
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,776

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (6 mi)
National parks include
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, George Washington Carver National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Downtown Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
5
Hospitals include
COX MEDICAL CENTERS, MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD, COX MEDICAL CENTER BRANSON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+367 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
30.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,605
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
159,412
Average weekly wage
$1,114
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
966

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SpringfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$263,631$246,773$288,527
Median sale price$285,550$249,900$325,000
Median days on market15 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,287/mo$1,400/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,605$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Springfield, MO?
$263,631.
What is the median sale price in Springfield, MO?
$285,550.
How long do homes take to sell in Springfield, MO?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Springfield, MO?
Typical rent: $1,287/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Springfield, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, heat wave, lightning, strong wind.
Is Springfield, MO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 160 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Springfield, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Springfield, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Springfield, MO?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fulbright Landfill, 1.4 mi.
How many schools serve Springfield, MO?
66 schools (36 elementary, 10 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Springfield, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 8.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Springfield, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Springfield, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Springfield

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