MOMap-doton-Reeds Spring, 2004
Reeds Spring’s story
155 years in pictures
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- 1871Reeds Spring is settled
Reeds SpringMO
A town of 1,223, settled in 1871.
Population
1,223
2025 Census estimate · +7.5% since 2020
Typical home
$287K
+2.7% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
35.6
years
Jobs based here
503
Balanced
Is Reeds Spring a good place to live?
The best of Reeds Spring’s subject grades are an A+ for safety and an A− for cost of living; the weakest is a C− for health. No town in Missouri scores higher than Reeds Spring on safety. Reeds Spring has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Reeds Spring stand out
Where Reeds Spring beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Reeds Spring0
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
Less crime per resident than 99% of U.S. towns
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Typical home value
Reeds Spring$287K
Missouri$265K
Cost of livingA−
4.5 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 79% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Small town
1,223 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Reeds Spring grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Missouri), ordered by how far Reeds Spring is from typical.
SafetyLess crime per resident than almost any U.S. townA+Open →HealthCox Medical Center Branson 9.3 miles awayC−Open →Jobs & income$56K median household incomeC−Open →Cost of livingA−Open →Hazard riskstrong wind tops the listC−Open →SchoolsB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.9 of 20; 5.3% of households have no car; 1.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 35.6; 19% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Reeds Spring: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Reeds Spring, and how to reach them.
PowerWhite River Valley El Coop15.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterReeds Spring PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers90% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Reeds Spring’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereStoneStone County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2015
ZIP code6573765737 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Reeds Spring.
SafetyA+
Property crime in Reeds Spring is lower than in most of Missouri or the rest of the country
Reeds Spring’s property crime rate is 0.8 per 1,000 residents, against 12.5 in Missouri’s towns and 9.9 across U.S. towns. Reeds Spring’s violent crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents. Reeds Spring reports less crime per resident than 100% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
99%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Reeds Spring | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 12.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Reeds Spring0
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Reeds Spring0.8
Missouri16.9
U.S.15.5
99th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
1
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsB+
Reeds Spring’s schools rank ahead of 69% of Missouri districts
Its public schools are run by Reeds Spring R-IV. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
69%of MO districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeds Spring ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades 2–4 | Grades 2–4 | 352 | C |
| Table Rock Career CenterLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | – | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduation
HealthC−
Reeds Spring is less healthy than 81% of U.S. towns
Reeds Spring beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 42% of adults have obesity in Reeds Spring, above both the Missouri town median (38%) and the median of U.S. towns (35%). 19% of Reeds Spring adults smoke cigarettes.
19%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Reeds Spring | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 25% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Reeds Spring | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.6% | 15.8% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 53.5% | 60.4% |
Cox Medical Center Branson
In Branson · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
High risk in Reeds Spring, with strong wind at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1990, 13 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Reeds Spring.
75risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Strong windInland floodingTornadoes
13
paid flood claims since 1990
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Reeds Spring
Reeds Spring has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Reeds Spring is 89°F.
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–47°
Spring45–68°
Summer65–87°
Fall47–69°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Most working residents commute out of Reeds Spring
Most working residents leave Reeds Spring for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Reeds Spring grew to 503 in 2023, 94 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Branson (20%), Springfield (13%) and Branson West (4%).
5%work in town
| Reeds Spring | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.1% | 13% | 8% |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 14% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Reeds Spring5%
Branson20%
Springfield13%
Branson West4%
Joplin3%
12 mi
median commute distance
503
jobs based in Reeds Spring
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 39% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade A−
Homes in Reeds Spring are worth about $287K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Reeds Spring home is worth about $287,000, up 2.7% in a year, 8% above the Missouri typical home.
$287KZillow home value
| Reeds Spring | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $872 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 64% | 64% | 73% |
Typical home value
Reeds Spring$287K
Missouri$265K
+2.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsC−
Reeds Spring has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 955 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Circle Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 18 attractions →Silver Dollar City and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Reeds Spring. Close and well known come first.
6 mi Theme parkSilver Dollar City
13 mi LakeTable Rock Lake
9 mi MuseumTitanic Museum6 mi CaveMarvel Cave
30 mi LandmarkChrist of the Ozarks26 mi MuseumRiverbluff CaveSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Silver Dollar City: Nan Fry, CC BY 2.0 · Table Rock Lake: KTrimble (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Titanic Museum: Brad A. Totman, Public domain · Christ of the Ozarks: Bobak Ha'Eri, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Reeds Spring
19pages on Reeds Spring
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 69% of MO districts · 4 schoolsSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC−Better than MO on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$287K typical home · up 2.7% in a yearWork & commuteC−$56K median household income · 503 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 75% of U.S. communities · strong wind
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Reeds Spring
College of the OzarksUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Point Lookout11.6 mi$22,320 tuition
About 1 of every 100 Reeds Spring residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Reeds Spring
City in Missouri, United States
Reeds Spring is a city in Stone County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,136 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,181 ft
- ZIP code
- 65737
- Area code
- 417
Questions about Reeds Spring
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Reeds Spring, MO expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.