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Springfield, MO
Springfield · MO 65807
Updated October 30, 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
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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