Quality of Place

Rural Livability – Metro Accessibility

Our city is a rare breed of rural community. We’re within the 475,000+ population of the Springfield MSA, but you’d be hard-pressed to call us a suburb.

We have the character of a safe, friendly community with the convenience of being just a 20-minute drive to our mid-sized neighbor, its national airport, award-winning healthcare facilities, a major university, Minor League baseball, and so much more.

We are a four-seasons community, and opportunities for outdoor activities abound, including hiking and biking trails, state parks, lakes and rivers.