Our Community
third fastest-growing county in the state
As of 2020, the U.S. Census estimates the City of Battlefield’s population is the third-largest in the county at 6,357 residents. This area has experienced explosive growth and continues to be a thriving community. According to the Missouri Office of Administration, Greene County is projected to be the third fastest-growing county in the state. According to that study, we anticipate nearly 25,000 additional residents to move to Greene County in the next 10 years.
Our fire district protects five public elementary schools and one middle school in the Springfield Public School District (Springfield R-12), which is Missouri’s largest fully accredited school system. Because of our location, we also have residents whose children attend Springfield, Republic, or Nixa school districts. The James River and Schoolcraft expressways provide direct access to our district, along with US Highway 160. As a result, our residents and visitors have direct access to Branson and the Tri-Lakes area.
Our District derived its name from the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, which is just west of the district boundary. This park preserves the site of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, fought on August 10, 1861. This battle was the first major engagement of forces west of the Mississippi at the onset of the Civil War.
Because of our population, and its diversity, the demographics of our area residents range from the poverty stricken and destitute to the very wealthy and affluent. With that, comes an assortment of cultures offering a big city variety with a small-town feel. With quick access to several cities in the area, our residents enjoy their quiet neighborhoods with all their amenities just a short drive away. Our community’s conservative identity is ever present with churches from all faiths seen on every major roadway and side street.
Our residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living, especially for the opportunities which surround us. Missouri is ranked sixth out of the top ten states with the lowest cost of living in the nation. The Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area has an even lower cost of living, falling below our state average in almost every category. Even with our low cost of living, our area remains competitive in wages in comparison with much larger markets. The average wage of workers in Greene County exceeds that of any other adjacent county. All these criteria further explain why our area attracts and retains residents who move here from across the country.