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Springfield, Missouri: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Springfield had 12.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.9 times the Missouri rate (4.2). Its median household earns $49,311 and the median home value is $177,700. About 169,954 people live in Springfield.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Springfield?
Springfield police recorded 2,075 violent crimes in 2025, or 12.1 for every 1,000 residents. That is about 2.9 times the Missouri rate (4.2), and about 3.7 times the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 9 murders. There were also 6,537 property crimes, a rate of 38.2 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 4.2 per 1,000, about 2.1 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 22% between 2021 and 2025 (2,677 to 2,075).
| Offense (2025) | Springfield count | Per 1,000 | Missouri per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,075 | 12.1 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 9 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 203 | 1.2 | 0.40 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 199 | 1.2 | 0.42 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,664 | 9.7 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 6,537 | 38.2 | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 1,111 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,712 | 27.6 | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 714 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Springfield changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,677 | 10,992 | 17 |
| 2022 | 2,430 | 8,370 | 17 |
| 2023 | 2,011 | 7,051 | 15 |
| 2024 | 2,026 | 7,180 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2,075 | 6,537 | 9 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Springfield Police Department's own reports.
How does Springfield compare with Missouri?
Households in Springfield have a median income of $49,311 (Missouri: $70,702). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $177,700, and half of renters pay more than $964 a month. About 169,954 people live on 83 square miles of land, roughly 2,040 per square mile. The city lies in Greene County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Springfield | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 169,954 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $49,311 | $70,702 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $177,700 | $230,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $964 | $1,033 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.4% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 43.9% | 68.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.7 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Springfield?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 3 high-hazard dams in Springfield. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Lake Springfield Dam (45 ft) and Valley Water Mills Dam (21 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Greene County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Springfield?
Springfield city limits had 13 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: 44, RTHS TO IS44W and MO13N TO IS44E. 11 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Springfield?
Inside the city limits there are 53 public schools (2024-25) and 19 private schools (2023-24). 15 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Springfield
Gun shops
23 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Springfield city limits (21 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 8 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 6 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 417 Nfa (Springfield), Academy Sports + Outdoors #117 (Springfield), Anchor Tactical Supply INC (Springfield), Anderson Gun Repair LLC (Springfield), Armed Sources Gun & Pawn LLC (Springfield), Bass Pro Shops Base Camp (Springfield), Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 902 (Springfield), Eagle Armory (Springfield) and 13 more.
Liquor stores
8 liquor stores are on the map inside the Springfield city limits: Brown Derby Store (Springfield), Chainsmoker (Springfield), Mustang Tobacco Shop (Springfield), Pricecutter #12 (Springfield), Rapid Robert's #114 (Springfield), Smoker Friendly #813 (Springfield), Total Wine & More (Springfield) and Walgreen #5288 (Springfield).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Springfield city limits: Planned Parenthood St Louis Region & SWMO-Springfield Health Center (Springfield).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Springfield?
In 2025, Springfield had 12.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2,075 reported), about 2.9 times the Missouri rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 38.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Springfield?
$49,311 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $70,702 for Missouri.
How much do homes cost in Springfield?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $177,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $230,300 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Springfield?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Greene County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Joplin, MO (67 mi) · Rogers, AR (77 mi) · Bentonville, AR (78 mi) · Springdale, AR (84 mi) · Fayetteville, AR (91 mi) · Jefferson City, MO (113 mi)
More: Missouri statewide numbers · county page: Greene County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Springfield city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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