Economy & Jobs
Springfield's typical household earns $49,311 (1.2× below Greene County median $61,479; 1.4× below Missouri median $70,702), with homes at a median value of $177,700. The surrounding county supports 20,678 jobs (avg $44,911).
- $77,667 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Missouri $81,145).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $49,311 — below the Missouri median ($66,498). Poverty rate 18.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 39% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $42,030 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $3,264,348 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $77,667 (vs Missouri $81,145) |
| Median Household Income | $49,311 (vs Missouri $66,498) |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.7% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 10% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 20,678 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $928,679,101 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $44,911 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 2,876,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% (vs Missouri 2.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | SPRINGFIELD MO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC 320 JEFFERSON |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12