Nixa, MO

Nixa, Missouri

Introduction to Nixa, Missouri

Nixa, Missouri, in Christian county, is located 11 miles S of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and is 158 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is part of the Springfield metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 12,124 people reside in Nixa.

Nixa History

The history of Nixa roots back to the mid - 1800s. During this time the farmers and traders settled in this area due to its fertile soil. It soon became a stopover or crossroads site. The city was named after a local blacksmith called Nicholas A. Inman, who settled in the area in 1852 and was one of the early civic leaders. Nixa was incorporated on June 10, 1902.

Nixa and nearby Attractions

• American National Fish and Wildlife Museum
• Springfield Conservation Nature Center
• Railroad Historical Museum
• Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
• Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks
• Roaring River State Park

Things To Do In Nixa

Nixa offers easy access to Railroad Historical Museum, Air and Military Museum of the Ozarks, General Sweeny's - A Museum of Civil War History, and History Museum for Springfield - Greene County. One can reach the American National Fish and Wildlife Museum and Wilson's Creek National Battlefield within few minutes driving. The Table Rock State Park and Stockton State Park offer facilities for swimming, camping, and fishing. These parks also include scenic picnic areas. The Springfield Conservation Nature Center is ideal for hiking.

Nixa Transportation

Springfield - Branson Regional Airport is a short distance away.

Nixa Higher Education

Southwest Missouri State University, Ozarks Technical Community College, and Drury University offer higher education.

High Points

Nixa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Nixa, MO

Comparing Nixa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Nixa Almanac

Nixa Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Nixa Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Nixa residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Nixa

Nixa High Schools (2004)

NIXA HIGH
205 NORTH ST
417-724-3500
Serves 1,202 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Nixa Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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