CITY PROFILE
Springfield, MO
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Springfield, MO is a smaller metro with moderately priced homes, making it accessible without the cost of larger regional centers. Expect a mild climate with moderate sunshine and a wet climate—you'll see rain regularly, so plan accordingly. It's a straightforward place to consider if you want lower housing costs than major metros while tolerating frequent precipitation.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $273K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,271/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 13.5°C · warmest 26°C · coolest 0°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1213 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.34 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #118 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy89
- Affordable to rent85
- Climate comfort66
- Plenty of sunshine52
- Big-city amenities72
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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