The origin of the city's name is unclear, but the most common view is that it was named by migrants from Springfield, Massachusetts. One… See more

Springfield's economy is based on health care, manufacturing, retail, education, and tourism. In 2021, the city had a Gross Metropolitan Product of $19.49 billion, making up 6.6% of the Gross State Product of Missouri.
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Springfield has several universities, colleges, and high schools. Three of the main higher learning institutions, Missouri State University, Drury University, and Ozarks Technical Community College, are all located in and around… See more

Springfield is on the Springfield Plateau of the Ozarks region of southwest Missouri. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 82.31 square… See more

2020 Census
The 2020 United States census counted 169,176 people, 78,027 households, and 37,297 families in … See more

Springfield’s city government is based on the council–manager system. By charter, the city has eight council members, each elected for a four … See more

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board manages 3,200 acres and 103 sites, including the Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, which contains the historic Gray-Campbell Farmstead, Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, Master … See more