I think it’s mostly people are comparing it to surrounding areas and towns that gives such a bad view honestly. Drugs and theft are really the big ones but all three towns you listed are pretty decent midwestern towns, I’m a little closer to Lake of the Ozarks but spent 8 years in Springfield if you’re not looking for trouble most likely you’ll have zero problems just be sure to lock your car doors the meth heads are scavengers.

Walmart at like 10 when they’re stocking shelves never had anyone tell me no when I’ve asked just walk around with an empty cart and go to each section usually it’s the bigger ones too.

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