Thanks for Voting!
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
I hope you like Southern Baptists!!! - 9/7/2006
I have been in Springfield 4 years now and it has a lot going for it, low cost of living, low crime, great weather, low housing costs and low unemployment. It has very high racism, sexism, hypocracy, self righteousness and ultra conservative religious views. Those views are all around you, in all you see, hear and read. This is the Ozarks and the bible belt of America but please enough is enough. It is however, a tradeoff - you trade the bad for the good and vice versa but after 4 years I am not sure it is worth it. Some of the people are nice, most are over eager religious conservatists and noone knows how to drive. They seem to think if you drive a truck (and most do) then road rules don't apply to them. I will be leaving as soon as my job allows and will be transferring any place
Read More
Start Your Review of Springfield
HOT as hell in the summer - 9/1/2006
Watch what you get into! Housing costs are low in SW Missouri. You will get more house for your money than just about anywher in the country. There are some real nice neighborhoods, but even most of those do not have things such as sidewalks or much public space. There are LOTS of new sub-divisions scaterred around the city with cracker box style homes. Be careful as many are poorly constructed and many of the towns are struggling to provide adequate supplies of water and saewage treatment plants. The city schools are average, but there are very few minorities so many equate this with "good" (they'll never admit it though). Utility rates are low, but you'll run your AC and heater most of the year as the humidity is a killer and there is very little breeze. Less than 20% of the people voted in the last election to expand a coal burning power plant. Gas guzzlers dominate the roadways. The town is relatively flat, but the surrounding areas are hilly. Town is great for bikes
Read More
about the quality of life, meth and other things - 8/23/2006
I lived in Springfield (AKA Pleasantville, Springtucky) for several years. I volunteered at a location sort of in the middle of town and the house next door had been busted for meth several times. So it's there, but usually you will not see it. The business community is very close knit. The town is very "clickish". It seems somehow isolated from the real world...I'm not sure why this is. Maybe because almost everyone there is white. It's like the small city trying to act like a big one...very strange. THe traffic for a town that size is horrible...any time of the day the streets are filled with monster trucks and suburban soccer moms in SUVs pretending like they are in a city. But, the people are generally polite, except in traffic, where you will not be let out under any circumstances! It's worse than a real city. Also, there's not much "urban" area. The town is clean, there's almost no real crime, there are tons of cops. YOu will be pulled over, period. And if you are a
Read More
re: Libraries - 8/23/2006
Interesting. We moved to Springfield 4 years ago from Orange County Ca. I have found the Library Center and Station to be EXCELLENT. Perhaps you visited an 'off campus' location. There is a coffe house, great use of internet access and accomodations for those of us who don't live close to the library. I can request all materials on line and they are delivered to the grocery store near me. I may also return materials there. There are many community programs offered at the library as well. I don't know what library you visited.
With that said, the libraries are one of the FEW positives about Springfield. We were born and raised in Southern California and the people there are SO MUCH nicer and down to earth. In fact, I just came back from a visit to California. How refreshing to be greeted and spoken to! Springfield, and the surrounding communities, seem to be either affluent or poor. There is not a lot of middle and it seems to be very important to
Read More
Poor Library System - 8/16/2006
I was considering moving to Springfield about 5 years ago. I have a good friend who lives there and I spent some time looking around. I was very surprised to find that the public library system was about like that you'd find in a town of 30,000 people. I guess Springfield's library doesn't get any support of funding. A large reason of why I didn't move to Springfield was because I didn't want to live in a town with such a poor library system. If you are considering this area I'd suggest stepping up to Tulsa or even Kansas City
Read More
Four Seasons - 7/20/2006
Springfield Missouri definitely has 4 Seasons. Unfortunately, the change of seasons can bring tornadoes and severe weather. Also, the winters can be challenging. Best time of year is the Spring and
Read More
RE: METH LABS - 7/18/2006
SINCE WHEN DOES SPRINGFIELD HAVE A METH LAB PROBLEM?! YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD ON THE NEWS ONCE IN THE LAST YEAR OR SO THAT THERE HAS BEEN A BUST OR TWO, BUT THOSE ARE IN ISOLATED RURAL AREAS, NOT WITHIN SPRINGFIELD CITY LIMITS. I AM ORIGINALLY FROM NW MISSOURI (ST. JOSEPH) AND THERE WAS MORE OF A METH LAB PROBLEM UP THERE, THAN THERE EVER WAS DOWN HERE IN THE OZARKS, AND EVEN STILL IT WAS THE SURROUNDING RURAL AREAS NOT ST. JOE ITSELF. DO YOUR HOMEWORK A LITTLE MORE BEFORE KNOCK THE CRIME IN SPRINGFIELD. THIS IS ONE OF THE SAFEST PLACES IN AMERICA AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED, PERIOD! SO STAY IN KC WITH ALL YOUR ARMED ROBBERS, MURDERERS, GANGBANGERS AND RAPEST. LEAVE THE OZARKS TO PEOPLE THAT APPRECIATE IT, FOR WHAT IT IS. A GREAT PLACE TO
Read More
Meth labs - 7/6/2006
I don't live in Springfield, MO, but I have been there a few times. I love to visit there and I am actually considering moving to. I do realize that Springfield, MO has a bad reputation for having meth labs, however, I am in KC, MO right now and we have our crime too. There are so many murders here and new gang infiltration, that I want out. So, it's off to Springfield I go in a few months. I would rather deal with a few meth labs then drive bys anyday! There is no perfect place, but maybe a smaller suburb of Springfield, say Nixa, Republic or Ozark would be better!?! Maybe those areas would not have the meth problem like
Read More
Topography - 7/5/2006
I have a few questions about Springfield. Any help is appreciated.
How flat is the Springfield terrain? If hilly terrain lies to the south (due south, SE, or SW?), is it within a suitable commuting distance to Springfield? Are there lots of rivers and waterways to enjoy in the Springfield vicinity? Is the Springfield area a good place for horses.
How high are the property taxes in the area? Is there any homestead exemption? This is of major importance because right now I live in San Antonio, Texas and we are experiencing horrendous hikes in our property taxes - 10% valuation hike per year for the past three years for me. I don't want to move to a place with a similar situation.
Read More
Springfield, MO - 7/3/2006
Town n' Country living. Lots of flea markets. No "rush hour" traffic, it's more like a "rush 15 minutes." Even though there are 5 colleges, it is not a college town. The economy is active 12 months out of the year. Lots of construction, especially apartments. Many senior citizens live in the area. Lots of opportunities for sports fans, for example minor league and
Read More