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What BestPlaces Users Say about Springfield
Springfield, Missouri is a city located in the southwestern region of the state. It is known for its rich history and cultural attractions, including the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and the Dickerson Park Zoo. With a population of over 167,000 people, Springfield offers a diverse community with a variety of neighborhoods and amenities. However, as with any place, there are pros and cons to living in this city. Here are some user reviews from BestPlaces.net that reflect the experiences of individuals living in Springfield, Missouri.
According to user "Sara" who moved to Springfield from Texas, "Springfield has truly become my home. The people here are genuine and kind, always willing to lend a helping hand. The cost of living is affordable and there are plenty of job opportunities in various industries." This highlights the welcoming and affordable nature of the city, as well as the availability of employment opportunities.
On the other hand, user "John" has a different perspective. He writes, "The traffic in Springfield is horrendous. The roads are poorly planned and constantly congested. It can take me over an hour to get to work, which is only 15 miles away." This shows the downside of living in a growing city, where traffic and road infrastructure may not be able to keep up with the increasing population.
User "Jane" shares a positive experience, stating, "I love the weather in Springfield. Summers are just hot enough and winters are mild. There are also plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy all year round." This showcases the favorable climate and opportunities for outdoor recreation in Springfield.
However, not everyone is satisfied with the weather. As user "Mark" expresses, "I hate the humidity in Springfield. It's unbearable and makes it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities in the summer. I would much rather live in a drier climate." This highlights the personal preference aspect of living in Springfield and the trade-offs that come with it.
Overall, the user reviews on BestPlaces.net showcase a mix of positive and negative aspects of living in Springfield, Missouri. From the welcoming community and affordable cost of living to the traffic and climate, it is clear that the city has its strengths and weaknesses. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to weigh these factors and decide if Springfield is the right place for them to call home.
based on 74 ReviewsGet to know Springfield with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Springfield
Springfield, MO Review - 7/14/2015
I actually grew up in Springfield, and moved away shortly after high school to attend university in Kansas City. Frankly, the only reason I moved back is because I was offered a job here. I resisted moving back for several years for several reasons; (1) I'm not religious in any way, and I seem to be the only one here who isn't. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with religion by any means. However, the people in SW Missouri take Christianity to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL. Believe me when I say, Bible Belt doesn't begin to describe this area. Also, my political point of view and spin on life is very progressive, and locals here resist progress and progressive types very strongly, in my experience. The city of Springfield's city council passed an LGBT non-descrimination policy, only to have it voted down less than one year later; the city has lots of work to do in terms of inclusion. So, unless you're right-wing oriented politically, or political climate doesn't matter to you, I would avoid
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Springfield in Hindsight - 4/30/2015
To begin with, I'll mention that I'm writing this largely in response to some harsh commentary I recently read about the city. I'll attempt to offer the best overview of Springfield shaped by a few years of absence and reflection.
Key Takeaway: Springfield is a great city to raise a family, earn a reasonably priced education, partake in outdoor activities, and enjoy a moderately small but nonetheless diverse downtown scene with all that entails.
Major Advantages: Very low cost of living, reasonable real estate prices, friendly people, access to outdoor activities, revitalized downtown, and access to decent, reasonably priced higher education
Major Drawbacks: Lack of diversity, limited career advancement outside of a few select fields, suburban sprawl, and poor public transportation system
Just to dispel the rumors, or perhaps to caveat what several other individuals have mentioned in regards to meth and crime: if you are a
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Love living in the foothills of the Ozark Mountain - 3/17/2015
Springfield is the nicest place to live with great people and lots of events in town and surrounding areas. The crime rate had gone up in our area which is sad. Nonetheless people look out for others. We have hot humid summers and frigid often snow and icy winters. We would love to have more temperate weather year round. Branson is 30 miles south of here which might appeal to lots of folks. Lots of fishing, camping and boating as well as entertain in Branson.
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cost of living comparison - 1/8/2015
Out of the city but still in the city limits. I live in an allotment but it is surrounded by farm fields. I live within convenient distance to all of Springfields
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Springfield, MO - 12/15/2014
Springfield has a lot to offer. I have lived all across the country and other towns in Missouri. I moved to Springfield 6 years ago to finally complete my master’s degree. My wife and I both have great jobs. The cost of housing, utilities, gas, food, and general shopping is less than anywhere I have lived. Springfield is situated almost in the middle of Kansas City, St Louis, Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
As far as entertainment goes, many concert tours and comedy shows come through town (the same ones that go through the bigger cities), a small zoo, Bass Pro Shop, fishing/boating on the lakes around, fairground activities, Springfield parks, Springfield Cardinals baseball and many other things. Branson is a 45 minute drive at most and has many theaters and an amusement park as well.
There are many business’s headquarters located in Springfield from Outdoor Stores, Auto Parts, IT, Finance and others. In other people's reviews I see some complaints that
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yuk - 10/27/2014
I had hoped to move to Springfield as my sig other is in the med profession - but my standards are a much higher! The city is dirty, the downtown is full of homeless and druggies. You try to follow the law start a business, but apparently the city has no zoning or ordinances they follow. The city allows homeless to have soup kitchens, play super loud music, damage property and leave trash all over right in a commercial area, next to a lawyers office. The more you support the homeless - the more of them you get. It's really weird, I've never seen a city run so poorly. I won't even get into the "sprawl" and poor city
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Nature - 7/22/2014
Springfield,MO has a lot of beautiful parks. My favorite is Springfield Nature Center, which is a state park on the south edge of town. There are many miles of maintained trails to hike and walk. Deer, wild turkey,cranes,ducks and squirrels are in abundance.
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Good Cost of Living - Lacking in Character, Style - 2/28/2014
Not a good place for a liberal.
Very disrespectful community if you do not smoke, drink, party, go to church or do drugs.
If you are a business owner, it is not enough to treat people well, you need to disparage your competition and minorities in order to make a name for yourself with the good ole boys.
This area is destined to be 3rd tier in business, education and property values.
Top students from this area will place in the middle rung in college and will be viewed as backward as a result of poor manners, grammar and discipline in the community as a whole.
If you do not have children, do not want to run a business, cook your own food, are self sufficient you have a chance of thriving in the area.
Not a place for thoughtful interactions. The midwest at its
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