General Information 

Springfield, Missouri, sits atop a plateau of the largest mountain range in the country - the Ozark Mountains.  Surrounded by rolling hills, the city offers the best in metropolitan and outdoor adventure, making it a perfect family destination.  With more than 400,000 people in the metro area and millions of tourists each year, Springfield is rich with interesting and entertaining attractions, approximately 6,000 hotel rooms, more than 800 dining options and a variety of shopping and cultural activities.

Springfield's central location in the nation also makes it easily accessible by major highways and the Springfield-Branson National Airport.

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Population

Springfield is the third-largest city in Missouri and the largest Springfield in the nation.  The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population within the city limits is 154,777.  The estimated Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is more than 420,000. 

Education

Nearly 24,000 students attend the Springfield R-12 School District.  Nearly 21,000 attend Missouri State University, 10,250 attend Ozarks Technical Community College, 5,000 attend Drury University and 1,800 attend Evangel University. 

Convention & Meetings

Springfield is a one-of-a-kind city for meetings, conventions and recreation. Nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population lives within a 500-mile radius of Springfield, which is Missouri's third-largest city. Offering nearly 6,000 hotel rooms and convention and exhibit space, Springfield can accommodate groups up to 12,000 and has consistently ranked by the "Corporate Travel Index" as one of the least expensive convention cities in the nation. Easy access via major highways, interstates and the recently-expanded Springfield-Branson National Airport allows Springfield to be a prime meeting and convention destination. In one of the country's most scenic regions, Springfield and the Ozarks offer fabulous entertainment, great attractions and wonderful shopping.

Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual Report:  2007 Annual Report