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Missouri
Branson
Population 12,817
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Missouri
Springfield
Population 169,954
Branson, MO vs Springfield, MO
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Branson, MO | Springfield, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,817 | 169,954 |
| Median Household Income | $51,978 | $49,311 |
| Median Rent | $961/mo | $964/mo |
| Median Home Value | $251,000 | $177,700 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | — | 89 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 38.1% | 46.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | 18.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6% (county) | 3.9% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 418 | 1,233 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 3,660 | 3,871 |
| Median AQI | 28 | 45 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | — | 228 |
| Summer Highs | 87°F | 87°F |
| Winter Lows | 29°F | 25°F |
| Snowfall | 7 in/yr | 14 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min | 17.6 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 13.9 | 13.2 |
| College Degree Rate | 27.6% | 31.4% |
| Foreign-Born % | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +2.2% | +0.4% |
Springfield, MO
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.