Christian County
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- Population
- 92,915
- Area
- 562.63 sq mi (1,457.21 km²), 1.18 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.2
- Households
- 35,142
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $83,437
- Median house value
- $274,900
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Christian County
Local News
Community Focus Report shines a light on what Springfield is doing well and what needs work
The report was started by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and is now a project of the Ozarks Public Health Institute.
Route 66 traveling quilt project comes to History Museum on the Square
Executive Director Sean FitzGibbons discusses why the museum is looking forward to this exhibit.
Arts News October 2, 2026
Drury Theatre opens its season, Tiny Desk music entries, a new sci-fi novel from a local author, Celebrate Springfield, a new season from the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and conductor Kyle Wiley Pickett, Springfield Little Theatre gets a new associate board and national…
Exploring life with Marielle Segarra
Host of NPR's Life Kit, Marielle Segarra visited Springfield for Missouri State University's annual Public Affairs Conference. She spoke with KSMU about Life Kit, community and self-reflection.
Bringing stories of the past to life, the History Museum on the Square offers a space to learn and explore
In this episode of Talking History, Pat speaks with Sean FitzGibbons, executive director of the History Museum on the Square.