With a crime rate of 94 per one thousand residents, Springfield has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Ones chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 11.

Is Springfield MO a good place to live?

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Springfield placed No. 79 in the U.S. News and World Reports list of the “150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2021-2022,” which was released earlier this week. The report evaluated cities based on desirability, job market, quality of life, net migration and good value.

What is Missouris most dangerous city?

A November 2020 report from CBS News ranked St. Louis second in terms of most dangerous cities, behind only Detroit. That same report found St. Louis to have a violent crime rate of 1,927 per 100,000 people and that in 2019, 194 people were murdered in the city.

Is Springfield, MO expensive?

Springfields housing expenses are 30% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 1% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 13% lower than the national average. Springfield has grocery prices that are 2% lower than the national average.