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Nixa, MO


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Nixa, Missouri

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

The People and Families of Nixa

In Nixa, about 62% of adults are married. The people of Nixa spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nixa had a median family income of $44,556. It turns out that people in Nixa tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($10,650) in Nixa than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Nixa Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Nixa, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Nixa, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
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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