Springfield: Community & Culture
On the community map of Springfield: 6 libraries, 204 congregations, and 29 cultural organizations.
- 1.2 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Missouri 1.0/1K).
- 1.7 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Missouri 1.7/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2214 S Brentwood Blvd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (417) 883-1974 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 65804 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3797 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 6 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
THE EAGLESNEST
EVA LOIS BENNETT IRRV TR FBO MASONIC HOME
SPRINGFIELD HOST LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION
SPRINGFIELD ROTARY SERVICE FUND INC
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS AUXILIARY INC
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
KIWANIS FOUNDATION OF DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI CLUB
AMERICAN LEGION
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
| Churches · Total count | 204 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque
Ambassador Apartments
Bailey School
Bentley House
Benton Avenue AME Church
Beverly Apartments
Camp Manor Apartments
Campbell Avenue Historic District
Campbell Avenue Historic District (Boundary Increase I)
Christ Episcopal Church
College Apartments
Commercial Street Historic District
Day House
Fallin Brothers Building
Fallin Garage
Finkbiner Building
Franklin Springfield Motor Co. Building
Gillioz Theater
Gottfried Furniture Company Building
Greene County Courthouse
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 29 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
SERTOMA INC
MEALS ON WHEELS OF CHURCH WOMEN UNITED INC
UNITED GRAND IMPERIAL COUN KNIGHTS OF RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE
EVA LOIS BENNETT IRRV TR FBO TRI-LAKES HUMANE SOCIETY
EARS IN THE WIND ANIMAL RESCUE
PAWS AND PASTURES ANIMAL RESCUE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE OZARKS INC
GREENE COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
SERTOMA INC
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI INC
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS INC
SERTOMA INC
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SPRINGFIELD INC
OZARKS REGIONAL YMCA
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
UNITED WAY OF THE OZARKS
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE MISSOURI HEARTLAND INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | SPRINGFIELD MO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC 320 JEFFERSON |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 1,467 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Springfield+MO |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=65802 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=65802 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=65802 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=65802 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 54 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 53 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 10 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
History on the Square
History Museum on the Square
Springfield Art Museum
Wonders of Wildlife
NRA National Sporting Arms Museum
Pedalers Bicycle Museum
Air & Military Museum
Dickerson Park Zoo
Missouri Institute of Natural Science
Ray House
Willard Swimming Center
Smallin Civil War Cave
City of Ozark Community Building
Wommack Mill
Gay Parita Sinclair Gas Station
Attractions (8)
History on the Square
History Museum on the Square
Springfield Art Museum
Wonders of Wildlife
NRA National Sporting Arms Museum
Pedalers Bicycle Museum
Air & Military Museum
Dickerson Park Zoo
Other
Organizations (6)
CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE OF THE OZARKS
OZARKS AREA RACERS FOUNDATION
OZARKS MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
THE GRAY CAMPBELL FARMSTEAD
EBENEZER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
GREENE COUNTY ARCHIVES FOUNDATION INC
Clubs (3)
OZARKS BOAT CLUB INC
HICKORY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
TWIN OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
Stations (10)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 8.60 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.20 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 1,467 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 11.88 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 202 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 43 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 2 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 2 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 12 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 22 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 85 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 85 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Springfield