City Utilities is a progressive, community-owned utility serving 320 square miles in southwest Missouri since 1945 with electricity, natural gas, water, broadband, and public transportation services. Springfield, Missouri, is located in southwest Missouri in the Ozark Mountain Plateau. With a population of over 167,000 and one of the fastest growing areas in Missouri, covering approximately 80 square miles, Springfield has a collaborative community spirit and is a great place to work, go to school, and raise a family.