Springfield, Springfield MO — neighborhood review

Springfield, MO

Springfield · MO 65807

Updated August 2, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$220K

Median Price

29/100

Walk Score

7/10

Schools

202 min

to Kansas City, MO

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
70/100
CQuietness
60/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
29/100
WYLT Score49/100

Our Take

Springfield’s 65807 ZIP offers solid, affordable housing and good public schools, but it’s heavily car‑dependent and sits in a high flood‑risk area. Residents can enjoy decent local amenities and employment opportunities, yet should plan for higher insurance and longer commutes if they work in the Kansas City metro.

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The Good

  • ✓High‑rated public schools such as Kickapoo and Glendale High
  • ✓Median home price remains affordable compared to larger metros
  • ✓Robust local economy with manufacturing and healthcare employment
  • ✓Good access to parks and recreational trails

Real Talk

  • !The ZIP is in a high flood risk zone (AE), so flood insurance is mandatory and can be costly
  • !Commutes to Kansas City average 202 minutes – long for daily travel
  • !Crime rates are moderate‑to‑high; stay vigilant, especially in certain neighborhoods
  • !Walk score of 29 and transit score of 20 mean a car is almost essential
  • $Annual flood insurance premiums
  • $Potential higher property taxes to fund local infrastructure
  • $Maintenance costs for older single‑family homes

Best For

Affluent families on a budgetHealthcare and manufacturing workersOutdoor enthusiasts looking for parksRemote workers who value local amenities

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Springfield, MO

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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