Why visit Nixa
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Heercleff, Riverbluff Cave, Fremont Hills Country Club and The Gardens at Woodfield.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Nixa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nixa
Nixa is a city in Christian County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 23,257. It is a principal city, and the second-largest city in the Springfield, Missouri metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Nixa, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Aetos Center For The Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
514 South Nicholas Road, Nixa
Museums and landmarks2
Heercleff
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Riverbluff Cave
Museum · 4.6 mi
Paleontological site near Springfield, Missouri
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes13
Thicc Cakes
Bakery · 0.5 mi
554 West Mount Vernon Street, Nixa
Fr-Sa 12:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger
401 West Mount Vernon Street, Nixa
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
605 West Mount Vernon, Nixa
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa-Su 07:00-23:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.1 mi
1102 Massey Boulevard, Nixa
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.5 mi
507 West Mount Vernon Street, Nixa
Mo 08:00-23:00; Tu-Su 08:00-04:00
1 more on the map.
History
The area was first settled by farmers who located their farms along the wooded streams near present-day Nixa. The area became a crossroads, as it was a half-day ride with a team of horses from Springfield. Teamsters found it a convenient stopover site when hauling freight between Springfield and Arkansas. The village became known as Faughts.
An early resident, Nicholas A. Inman, was a blacksmith from Tennessee, who set up a shop in 1852. When a post office was opened, a town meeting was held to decide on a name for the new community. Because of his years of service to the community, the town was suggested to be named for him. Another suggestion was "nix" because the community was "nothing but a crossroads". The name Nix was finally decided upon, and Inman's middle initial "a" was added to get the unique name of Nixa. The village incorporated in June 10, 1902, and was incorporated as a fourth-class city on June 7, 1946.
From the History section of Nixa, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping4
Nixa Hardware & Seed Company
Hardware store · 0.5 mi
510 West Mount Vernon Street, Nixa
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Healthcare3
Mercy Clinic Pediatrics
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
940 West Mount Vernon Street, Nixa
Map of Nixa
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 21°F | 2.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 25°F | 2.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 65°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 26°F | 2.8 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ozark (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Christian County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Fremont Hills 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Ozark 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Battlefield 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Highlandville 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Springfield 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Clever 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Republic 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Branson 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Bolivar 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Lebanon 56 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CCL Nixa Branch, Pineappleplease, CC BY-SA 4.0
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