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Nixa.
About
Life in Nixa
Nixa is a growing suburb just south of Springfield, Missouri, on the road toward Branson and the Ozarks lakes. The population is up about 14% since 2020. It's one of the safest places in the region, with violent crime around 26 incidents per 100,000 residents.
Nixa at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
3.8%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
+14.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.8% foreign-born, most often from Russia
Who lives in Nixa: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Nixa, the largest foreign-born group is from Russia (26.2%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.5%
of households
Married Couples
62.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.67
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MO
Rent, home values, and income in Nixa
In Nixa, home values are 12% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,921
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $324,421 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MO average
Unemployment in Nixa
Unemployment in Nixa is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Nixa Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.4 min avg
How Nixa residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Nixa, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF)
Small hub766k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 92% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Nixa runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
25.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
700.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Nixa Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
66.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Christian County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Christian County, which includes Nixa, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $762,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Flash Flood | $380,500 |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $400,000 |
| 2022 | 24 | Flash Flood | $255,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $196,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $265,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.2M |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $538,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Christian County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Greene County, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from Nixa) is typically good — 228 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
228
per year
Moderate Days
132
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Greene County, MO (15 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Nixa has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.1"
Annual Snowfall
6.8"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
74
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 21°F | 2.44" |
| Feb | 49°F | 25°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 58°F | 34°F | 4.24" |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 4.70" |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.34" |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.68" |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.06" |
| Aug | 89°F | 65°F | 3.16" |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 4.20" |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.58" |
| Nov | 57°F | 33°F | 3.71" |
| Dec | 47°F | 26°F | 2.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Nixa
Uninsured
7.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Nixa's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Cox Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Springfield
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Springfield
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Springfield
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Nixa
Nixa's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Nixa (within 15 miles)
Missouri State University-Springfield
10.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,313 students · in-state tuition $10,128 · 59% graduate · median earnings $52,782 (10 yrs after entry)
Ozarks Technical Community College
11.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,165 students · in-state tuition $4,372 · 30% graduate · median earnings $40,171 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,383 students · in-state tuition $38,260 · 63% graduate · median earnings $45,136 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,229 students · in-state tuition $30,174 · 66% graduate · median earnings $47,597 (10 yrs after entry)
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
12.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 632 students · in-state tuition $8,054 · 40% graduate · median earnings $45,136 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 540 students · in-state tuition $14,822 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,436 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Nixa
Nixa has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
7 mi awayPea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
58 mi awayGeorge Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
59 mi awayBuffalo National River
National River
73 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Nixa
Nixa Community Branch Library
208 Mccroskey St., Nixa
Cities Near Nixa
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Nixa FAQ
Is Nixa, Missouri affordable?⌄
Nixa's median rent is $1,083/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $83,385/year. Median home value is $258,700.
Is Nixa, Missouri safe?⌄
Nixa's violent crime rate was 26 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 700 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Nixa, Missouri?⌄
Nixa has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Nixa, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Nixa is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,083/month and median household income is $83,385/year. The median home value is $258,700. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Nixa, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Nixa is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from