Springfield township, Missouri
Springfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Springfield township is a geographic entity located in Greene County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 169,926. The land area covers 84.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 169,926 | ±84 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs | ±0.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 78,810 | ±1,029 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 84,747 | ±889 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 78,810 | ±1,029 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,937 | ±625 |
| Median Home Value | $177,700 | ±$6,641 |
| Median Gross Rent | $964 | ±$13 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,319 | ±$1,276 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,044 | ±$1,049 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 29,555 | ±1,902 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ±0.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 86,317 | ±1,625 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.6% | ±1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 307,942 (2024)
ID: 168735
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BUDGET OFFICER
933 N ROBBERSON, SPRINGFIELD MO 65802-3802
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | SPRINGFIELD, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | SPRINGFIELD, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BILLINGS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BILLINGS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | BOIS D'ARC, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | SPRINGFIELD, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Missouri State University-Springfield
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College | 0.7 mi away | 901 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO, 65897 |
4178365000
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PARK CENTRAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 128 PARK CENTRAL SQ, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65806 |
(417) 831-1342
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Ozarks Technical Community College
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College | 1.6 mi away | 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802 |
4174477500
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MIDTOWN CARNEGIE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 397 E CENTRAL ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65802 |
(417) 862-0135
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Drury University
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College | 1.7 mi away | 900 N. Benton Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802-3791 |
4178737879
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SCHWEITZER BRENTWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 2214 S BRENTWOOD BLVD, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65804 |
(417) 883-1974
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Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
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College | 1.7 mi away | 900 North Benton Avenue, Springfield, MO, 65802 |
4178737373
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THE LIBRARY STATION
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 2535 N KANSAS EXPY, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65803 |
(417) 865-1340
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Academy of Hair Design-Springfield
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College Vocational | 2.0 mi away | 1834 S Glenstone, Springfield, MO, 65804 |
4178813900305
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OUTREACH SERVICES
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 4653 S CAMPBELL AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65810 |
(417) 883-5366
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SPRINGFIELD WBO, MO US, located 0.5 miles from Springfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.4° | 22.5° | 33.0° | 2.44" | — |
| February | 48.2° | 26.2° | 37.2° | 2.42" | — |
| March | 57.9° | 34.9° | 46.4° | 3.72" | — |
| April | 67.4° | 44.2° | 55.8° | 5.20" | — |
| May | 75.3° | 55.9° | 65.6° | 6.05" | — |
| June | 84.0° | 63.8° | 73.9° | 4.94" | — |
| July | 88.2° | 68.0° | 78.1° | 3.87" | — |
| August | 88.0° | 66.5° | 77.3° | 3.57" | — |
| September | 80.8° | 58.2° | 69.5° | 4.45" | — |
| October | 69.2° | 46.3° | 57.8° | 3.60" | — |
| November | 57.0° | 35.3° | 46.2° | 3.61" | — |
| December | 45.7° | 26.5° | 36.1° | 2.64" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Battlefield city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Republic city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Fremont Hills city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
| Willard city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Nixa city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2907770009. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.