Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri with a population exceeding 180,000. Springfield also has a greater metropolitan population of over 300,000. Given its size, the community enjoys a vibrant lifestyle, including a variety of restaurants, theaters, arts, festivals, recreational opportunities, and civic organizations. The city is located between two major lakes, Lake of the Ozarks and Table Rock Lake, and is about 45 minutes from Branson, which offers various attractions and entertainment opportunities. Springfield is about three hours from Kansas City, St. Louis, Little Rock and Tulsa and enjoys a reasonable cost of living along with a temperate climate.  

 

   

      

 

• Springfield's size, coupled with its economic strength, provides a very healthy job market
• Springfield is home to several colleges and universities, including Missouri State University, Drury University, and Evangel University
• With more than 50 elementary, middle, and high schools, and many additional private schools, Springfield takes an active interest in student education
• Springfield is nestled in the Ozark Mountains, providing great outdoor recreational opportunities, such as golfing, fishing, hunting, backpacking, freshwater lake activities, and local and professional sporting events
• Springfield is only a few hours away from several major cities, including St. Louis, Kansas City, Tulsa, and Little Rock
• The Springfield/Branson National Airport is a major regional hub, offering flights to more than 400 destinations, including 18 foreign cities
• The city offers a variety of great entertainment, including Broadway productions at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for Performing Arts, performances at the Gillioz Theatre, concerts from nationally-recognized entertainers, and attractions such as the Dickerson Park Zoo and the Springfield Cardinals, the Double-A baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals
• Springfield's healthcare industry includes 6 area hospitals, over 800 physicians, and an array of clinics that employ over 20,000 people and contribute more than $4.5 billion to the economy annually
• The city boasts a vibrant downtown that offers an exciting nightlife and various entertainment opportunities
• Springfield contains countless dining and shopping venues, including Battlefield Mall, which hosts over 100 vendors

 

 

For more interesting information about the city of Springfield, Missouri check out:

SpringfieldChamber.com or SpringfieldMo.org