Nixa, MO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 16,817 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Nixa is just south of Springfield.
Cultural Attractions
Nearby Springfield has a public art and sculpture tour that showcases works on downtown streets and in buildings.
Recreation
Lakes, streams, and rivers within the Springfield area offer more than 7,500 miles of accessible shoreline.
Historical
The city's name comes from a citizen who thought the word "nix" best described the crossroads city; the "a" was one of the early civic leader's middle initial.
Economy
Much of the population commutes to Springfield for work.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 5 |
| Number of middle schools | 2 |
| Number of high schools | 2 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Bible College | Springfield, MO | Unranked, Lib. Arts | N/A |
| Central Bible College | Springfield, MO | Unranked | N/A |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | #10, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 1,377 |
| Drury University | Springfield, MO | #10, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 2,084 |
| Evangel University | Springfield, MO | Tier 4, Lib. Arts | 1,657 |
| Lester L. Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Springfield, MO | Unranked | N/A |
| Southwest Baptist University | Bolivar, MO | Tier 4, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 3,539 |
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