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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):

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College Educated Adults
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Top 19%Nixa College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Nixa, MO

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens33
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work58
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime75

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