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Springfield, MO vs Mountain View, AR

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- Household income in Mountain View, is 42% less than it is in Springfield and is 195% below the National Average.
- Springfield unemployment rate is 3.9%.
- Mountain View unemployment rate is 6.2%.
 Springfield, MOMountain View, ARUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth28.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.9%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$26,357  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$23,391$69,021
 Family Median Income$55,156  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Springfield, MOMountain View, ARUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock37.5%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K6.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock16.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.4%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock5.6%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K9.8%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock8.4%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock0.4%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Springfield, MOMountain View, ARUnited States
 Management, business, finance12.6%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock4.3%6.5%
 Community, social services2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library6.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.3%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock1.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.8%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support25.2%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.2%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock19.7%13.1%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Mountain View    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

A very small town and everything to go along with it. While I value some of the small town characteristics, others I could do without. Mountain View is wonderful for  More

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Over 18 years ago

The Ozark wilderness is a beautiful and breathtaking area. In the summer the ridgetops resemble a rain forest, while in winter they are shrouded in fog and ice.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Ahh...the city of mountain view...my parents moved there when us kids were just young teens snatching us away from our happy existance living several miles from the  More

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