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Springfield is located in Christian and Greene County
Population: 156,192 Springfield has been recognized as one of the hottest 50 cities for business relocation and expansion by Expansion Management Magazine in 1999 and an “Outstanding Community” for superior quality of life by The Searchers Inc. in April of 2000. In the heart of the Midwest, Springfield is within 500 miles of nearly 50% of the U.S. population and has consistently been ranked as one of the least expensive cities surveyed by the Corporate Travel Index. Springfield’s highways, I-44 interstate, and the airport makes it easily accessible to vacationers and business travelers alike.
Vacationers and residents are only 35 miles from the Branson area, which has received national attention for its high quality country music shows and attractions such as Silver Dollar City, Shepard of the Hills, White Water, and Outlet Malls. Vacationers and residents here in Springfield can enjoy such attractions as the Bass Pro shop, a quiet drive through the Walnut or Commercial Street Historic District, a stroll through the Dickerson Park Zoo, a tour through Crystal Cave or Fantastic Caverns, or a theatrical performance at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts or Landers Theatre. There are also plenty of opportunities to play golf, go camping and/or canoeing, watch a Mighty Ducks minor league baseball game or take a hot air balloon ride all within a close vicinity of the Springfield area. For those of you who love to eat you can enjoy a wide variety of food in one of our 600+ restaurants here in Springfield. “Don’t forget Springfield is home to the creator of Cashew Chicken.”
One of the main benefits of relocating to Springfield is the cost of living, which is approximately 93 out of 100 compared to such cities as Kansas City, Missouri, which has a cost of living estimate of 103 of 100. Springfield tax rate as of January 2000 was 6.475%.
Springfield’s educational system has put a focus of preparing students for the 21st century. Education is one of the top priorities in Springfield’s citizens minds. The school system has made a great effort to provide its citizens with top notch schools with quality programs. Schools in the surrounding areas in Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Rogersville, and Willard are providing some of the same quality programs and additional programs on a smaller scale.
