Springfield Community
You'll feel right at home here
A big small town
Be part of what some Bears call “a big small town.”
We’re a growing regional hub with a friendly atmosphere. We are the third largest
city in the state.
Population
170,000+
People live in the Springfield city limits. 480,000+ live in the Springfield metro
area (five counties).
Workforce growth
9%+
An increase in Springfield's workforce in the last 10 years.
What is there to do in Springfield?
- Explore downtown Springfield, historic Commercial Street and the Cherry/Pickwick neighborhood for great food, unique stores and fun nightlife near campus.
- Try a new restaurant! This is a foodie town no matter what you’re craving: frozen
custard, pasta, tacos, burgers, Springfield-style cashew chicken and more.
Tour our many local coffee shops to find your new favorite study spot. - Appreciate art at free First Friday Art Walks, Missouri State’s University Galleries and Sculpture Walk Springfield.
- Find hidden gems at thrift and antique stores.
- Enjoy live entertainment at our music and comedy venues.
- Catch a Springfield Cardinals baseball game.
- Connect to nature at our parks and trails.
- Kayak, float and relax at local lakes and rivers.
Experience all four seasons
- Average temperature: 57.4°F
- Average high in August: 89.1°F
- Average low in January: 24.2°F
- Rainiest month: May
- Snowiest month: January
Take a road trip or a flight!
Springfield is located 215 miles from St. Louis and 167 miles from Kansas City by car. Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) provides daily nonstop flights to and from 13 cities around the nation.
