Moving to Rogersville, MO
Moving to Rogersville, MO: What to Know Before You Buy
Rogersville sits on US-60 about 25 minutes east of downtown Springfield, right on the Greene and Webster county line. Here is what I actually tell buyers about Rogersville: the commute, the school district, what homes cost, and the two things I want you to know before you sign anything.
At a glance
Quick facts for Rogersville, MO
Population
5,754
Census estimate, July 2025. Up 47.7% from 3,897 in the 2020 Census and more than triple the 2000 count.
Drive time
~25 min
To downtown Springfield, about 18.7 miles via US-60. Estimate without traffic.
School district
Logan-Rogersville R-VIII
2,486 students (PK-12) in five schools, per the district. Niche grade B+, #7 in the Springfield, MO area (November 2026).
Median sale price
$313,389
October 2026, 16 sales. Rogersville had 218 sales in the 12 months ending October 2026.
County
Greene & Webster
The city sits on the county line. ZIP code 65742.
Main roads
US-60 & MO-125
MoDOT finished a new interchange where they meet in 2024.
Utilities
City water & sewer
The city provides water, sewer and trash. Summit Natural Gas provides gas, and electric depends on the address.
Parks
5 city park sites
City Park, Logan Park, Main Street Park, County Line Road Park and the Frisco Caboose, plus city youth sports.
Monthly medians move around. Ask me for a 12-month look at the exact neighborhood you are considering.
The long answer
Why are people moving to Rogersville, MO?
Most buyers I show in Rogersville are weighing three things: a direct highway into Springfield, the Logan-Rogersville school district, and a steady supply of newer homes. Census estimates put the city up 47.7% since 2020, and new subdivisions are still coming through City Hall.
You are about 25 minutes from Springfield
Downtown Springfield is about 18.7 miles and roughly 25 minutes away without traffic, mostly on US-60 heading west. In 2024 MoDOT finished a new interchange at US-60 and Route 125, a $20.4 million project shared with the City of Rogersville and Greene County. Rush hour on US-60 adds time, so drive your commute before you buy.
If you are comparing towns, I also wrote up Strafford, Marshfield and Springfield, and my Areas We Serve page lines up every town we cover side by side.
The Logan-Rogersville school district
Logan-Rogersville R-VIII reports 2,486 students from preschool through 12th grade in five schools: the Primary School, Elementary School, Upper Elementary, Middle School and High School. As of November 2026, Niche gives the district an overall B+ and ranks it #7 among school districts in the Springfield, MO area, with a 14 to 1 student-teacher ratio.
In April 2026, voters approved a $24 million bond that the district estimates will not raise its debt service tax levy. It pays for an agricultural center at the high school, more fine and practical arts space at the middle school, classroom renovations at the Upper Elementary and Middle School, and roof and HVAC upgrades across the district. The district says work got underway in summer 2026.
Always verify the attendance area for the exact address with the district before you make an offer. A school nearby may not be the one your address is assigned to.
What homes cost in Rogersville
The median sale price in Rogersville was $313,389 in October 2026, based on 16 sales. Over the past year the monthly median ranged from about $289,000 to $350,000, and 218 homes sold in the 12 months ending October 2026. The number of homes for sale has grown lately, from 44 active listings in April 2026 to 91 in October.
See current homes for sale in Rogersville, or use our mortgage calculator to see what a payment looks like.
How fast Rogersville is growing
Rogersville grew from 3,897 people in the 2020 Census to an estimated 5,754 in 2025, a 47.7% jump in five years. The school district’s own enrollment chart shows the same long, steady climb, with projections pointing up through 2030.
New neighborhoods are still in the pipeline. In June 2026 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Hosanna Hills, and the city approved a $310,500 project to connect Mooney Street to the Fall Creek subdivision, with the builder contributing $50,000.
Parks and things to do
The city runs five park sites: City Park with reservable pavilions, Logan Park, Main Street Park, County Line Road Park and the Frisco Caboose on Front Street. The parks department also runs youth soccer, volleyball, T-ball, baseball, softball and basketball, and the city has an arena.
Each December the city holds a Christmas Market and Christmas Parade on Mill Street. For a bigger night out, Springfield is about 25 minutes away.
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Straight from me
Your agent’s hot take: what I’d want you to know before moving to Rogersville
Lexi Maes
KW Local
Rogersville has a lot going for it: a direct highway into Springfield, a school district voters just approved a $24 million bond for, and a steady supply of newer homes. That said, I do my best to inform my buyers so there is no sticker shock after purchase. Two things I would want you to know.
US-60 into Springfield is a busy commute
Most of your trips into Springfield will be on US-60, and a lot more people are making that drive than a few years ago. When the Ozarks Transportation Organization asked for public input on the US-60 and US-65 corridor in 2026, congestion and delays were the most-cited issue. Commenters also raised concerns about high-speed traffic at intersections without interchanges, and pointed to 2026 crashes, including fatal ones, at US-60 and Farm Road 213.
Here is what is being done. The Ozarks Transportation Organization, MoDOT, the City of Springfield and Greene County started a study of the corridor in spring 2026 to look at crashes, access and travel reliability. A second public meeting was held in Rogersville on November 10, 2026, and the study is expected to wrap up in spring or summer 2027. No final decisions have been made, so any fix is still years away. If you will commute, drive the route at the time you would actually leave for work before you make an offer.
The city is growing faster than its plans
Adding nearly 1,900 residents in five years puts pressure on a small city’s streets, water and sewer. The Planning and Zoning Commission considers the city’s comprehensive plan outdated and is working on an update, and city meeting minutes from 2025 and 2026 show ongoing repair work at the wastewater plant and on streets like Mooney Street.
Water and sewer rates now rise every March by the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, under a 2024 city ordinance. In March 2026 the in-city water minimum went from $16.00 to $16.45 and the sewer minimum from $13.99 to $14.38. Electric service depends on the address, and Webster Electric Cooperative serves at least part of town, so ask the seller for a few recent utility bills on any home we look at.
Weigh it for your situation. For a lot of my buyers, a busier commute and some growing pains are a fair trade for what Rogersville offers. If you want to talk it through, I am happy to.
Questions buyers ask me
Rogersville, MO: frequently asked questions
How far is Rogersville, MO from Springfield?
About 18.7 miles and roughly 25 minutes to downtown Springfield, mostly via US-60, without traffic. Rush hour adds time.
What county is Rogersville, MO in?
Rogersville sits on the line between Greene County and Webster County, and its ZIP code is 65742. Check which county a specific address is in before you buy.
What school district is Rogersville, MO in?
Logan-Rogersville R-VIII, which reports 2,486 students in five schools. Niche gives the district an overall B+ and ranks it #7 among school districts in the Springfield, MO area as of November 2026. Verify the attendance area for the exact address with the district before you make an offer.
How much do homes cost in Rogersville, MO?
The median sale price was $313,389 in October 2026, based on 16 sales, per the Southern Missouri Regional MLS. Rogersville had 218 sales over the 12 months ending October 2026.
Is Rogersville, MO growing?
Yes. Rogersville grew from 3,897 people in the 2020 Census to an estimated 5,754 in 2025, up 47.7%.
Who provides utilities in Rogersville, MO?
The City of Rogersville provides water, sewer and trash, and Summit Natural Gas provides natural gas. Electric depends on the address. Ask the seller for recent bills on any home you are considering.
Is traffic bad in Rogersville, MO?
US-60 into Springfield is the main concern. In 2026 public input for a US-60 corridor study, congestion and delays were the most-cited issue. The study, led by the Ozarks Transportation Organization with MoDOT, is expected to finish in spring or summer 2027.
Did the Logan-Rogersville school bond pass?
Yes. Voters approved a $24 million bond on April 7, 2026, which the district estimates will not raise its debt service tax levy. It funds an agricultural center at the high school, a middle school expansion, classroom renovations and roof and HVAC upgrades.
Where can I find crime statistics for Rogersville, MO?
The Rogersville Police Department is the local source, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol publishes data through the state crime reporting site at showmecrime.mo.gov. I share these same sources with every buyer so you can look at the numbers and draw your own conclusions.
What is there to do in Rogersville, MO?
City Park, Logan Park, Main Street Park, County Line Road Park and the Frisco Caboose, city youth sports leagues, and a Christmas Market and Parade each December. Springfield is about 25 minutes away.
Should I buy in Rogersville or Strafford?
It depends on your commute, your budget and the home you want. Rogersville is on US-60 and Strafford is on I-44, and Rogersville had 218 sales in the 12 months ending October 2026 to Strafford’s 101, so Rogersville has had more homes to choose from. Book a time with me and I will walk you through both, or read my Strafford page.
Let’s talk
Thinking about Rogersville?
I will pull the homes that match your list, tell you what the utility bills look like on each one, and talk through the tradeoffs with you.
Sources
Where these numbers come from
Last updated November 2026. Home prices are from the Southern Missouri Regional MLS (residential, city of Rogersville). Drive times are estimates without traffic; map your own route before you buy.
- Population estimates: worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/missouri/rogersville
- Census history: citypopulation.de/en/usa/missouri/greene_webster/2962894__rogersville/
- County, ZIP, schools list: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogersville,_Missouri
- Drive time: www.rome2rio.com/s/Rogersville-MO-USA/Springfield-MO-USA
- School district facts: logrog.net/
- Enrollment history: logrog.net/331398_2
- April 2026 school bond: logrog.net/331388_2
- Bond progress: www.logrog.net/431597_2
- Bond results: www.aol.com/articles/ozarks-voters-felt-school-public-185829504.html
- Webster County official results: webstercountymo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-04-07-FINAL-OFFICI
- School grade and ranking: www.niche.com/k12/d/logan-rogersville-r-viii-school-district-mo/
- Utilities and water rates: www.rogersvillemo.org/city-departments/utilities/
- March 2026 rate change: www.rogersvillemo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/minutes-BOA-03-03-202
- Webster Electric, comprehensive plan: www.rogersvillemo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/minute-07-06-2026.pdf
- Hosanna Hills plat: www.rogersvillemo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/June-23-2026.pdf
- Mooney Street, wastewater plant: www.rogersvillemo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BOA-minutes-11-17-202
- Parks: www.rogersvillemo.org/city-departments/parks-and-recreation/
- Christmas Market and Parade: www.rogersvillemo.org/
- US-60 and Route 125 interchange: www.modot.org/route-60-route-125-interchange
- US-60/US-65 corridor study: www.ozarkstransportation.org/6065study
- Corridor study public input: www.ozarkstransportation.org/uploads/documents/US60-65-PEL-Study-Publi
- Police department: www.rogersvillemo.org/city-departments/police/
- Crime data: showmecrime.mo.gov/