CITY · MO

What county is Springfield, MO in?

Springfield, MO is mostly in Greene County. County FIPS code 29077, population 304,611 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Springfield, Missouri
Primary county: Greene County
FIPS code: 29077
County population: 304,611

Some cities extend into more than one county. Springfield is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Springfield in?

Springfield, MO is mostly in Greene County.

What is the county seat of Greene County?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.