Springfield, Missouri
Springfield is a city of 169,954 people in Christian County, Missouri, founded in 1838.
Why visit Springfield
Townapedia lists 80 museums and landmarks, 56 parks and trails, 259 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fantastic Caverns, The Moxie, Jefferson Avenue Footbridge and Bailey School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Springfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Springfield
Springfield is the third most populous city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. The city's population was 169,176 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Springfield metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 487,061 in 2022 and includes the counties of Christian, Dallas, Greene, Polk, and Webster. Springfield is the largest city in the Ozarks region, and sits on the Springfield Plateau, which ranges from nearly level to rolling hills.
From the Wikipedia article Springfield, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Fantastic Caverns
Monument and historic site · 7.3 mi
Cave in United States of America
Museums and landmarks80
Jefferson Avenue Footbridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Bridge in Missouri
Bailey School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Christ Episcopal Church
Monument and historic site · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Church building in Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
601 East Walnut Street
Gillioz Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Theater and movie theater in Springfield, Missouri, United States
Pythian Home of Missouri
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Springfield, Missouri, also known as Pythian Castle
1451 East Pythian Street, Springfield
Stone Chapel
Monument and historic site · Congregational · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Chapel in Springfield, United States of America
900 North Benton Avenue, Springfield
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Fraternal building (not associated with the Islamic faith) in Springfield, Missouri, USA
Ambassador Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Missouri
Bentley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Springfield, Missouri
Benton Avenue AME Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Church building in Missouri, United States of America
Camp Manor Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic apartment building located at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri
Campbell Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
68 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds56
Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
Park · 1.0 mi
Wildlife museum in Springfield, Missouri
44 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes259
Springfield Brewing Company
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
305 S Market Ave, Springfield
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.6 mi
900 East Battlefield Road, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00, Su 11:00-23:00
Cabos Bonitos Grill & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
406 South Avenue, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Casa Bella
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.5 mi
300 East Battlefield Road, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:30
Everyday Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 2.5 mi
220 West Battlefield Road, Springfield
Tu-Fr 11:00-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
La Cabaña Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant · Mexican, Tex-Mex, Grill · 0.6 mi
631 South Kimbrough Avenue, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Mexican Villa
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1100 West Sunshine Street, Springfield
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Nonna's Italian Cafe
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
306 South South Avenue, Springfield
Su-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.0 mi
3437 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield
Su-Th 09:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-25:00
RibCrib
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.8 mi
1720 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
1008 East Battlefield Road, Springfield
Mo-Fr 04:30-19:30; Sa-Su 05:00-19:30
247 more on the map.
Where to stay16
La Quinta Inn & Suites Springfield South
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
2535 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield
University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
333 South John Q Hammons Parkway, Springfield
Battlefield Inn Springfield-Magnuson
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
2114 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield
Churches and places of worship77
Iglesia Rio de Vida
Church · Assemblies Of God · 2.7 mi
3144 West Grand Street, Springfield
Macedonia Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.8 mi
3110 West Sunshine Street, Springfield
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries88
Duane G. Meyer Library
Library · 0.7 mi
850 South John Q Hammons Parkway, Springfield
Healthcare41
Magers Health and Wellness Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
715 South Florence Avenue, Springfield
GoHealth Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
900 East Battlefield Road, Springfield
Grove Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
3050 South National Avenue, Springfield
Coxhealth Center Campbell
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
2750 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield
Map of Springfield
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 22°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 6.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Springfield Wbo (1 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, 6 miles away.
- Republic 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Battlefield 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Fremont Hills 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Nixa 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Willard 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Strafford 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Ozark 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Rogersville 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Clever 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Fair Grove 15 mi northeast, about 24 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
- Jefferson Avenue footbridge, Drowzy at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Evangel college library postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Gillioz Theater - Springfield MO, AbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bailey School, Diedrichb, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pythian Home of Missouri - Green County MO retouched, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stone Chapel, Diedrichb, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ChristEpiscopal601EWalnut, Rob Kinney, CC BY-SA 3.0
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