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One Code Links Springfield and Joplin
Springfield and Joplin sit on opposite ends of southwest Missouri but share the same 417 code, with no overlay splitting the region. A 417 number reads as local whether you're texting someone in Springfield or calling a contact in Joplin.
Nixa and Ozark Are Growing South of Springfield
Nixa and Ozark have become busy bedroom communities just south of Springfield, and both fall under 417. If you're moving into either town, a 417 number matches what your new neighbors already carry.
Carthage and Neosho Still Recognize 417
Smaller cities like Carthage and Neosho are part of the same 417 footprint as Springfield and Joplin. A number with this code doesn't flag you as an outsider in these towns.
Lebanon Sits on the Same Grid
Lebanon, east of Springfield along the I-44 corridor, also carries 417. That means a single area code covers a wide stretch of southwest and south-central Missouri without any overlay confusion.
A Second Line Keeps Unwanted Callers Off Your Main Number
Residents across the 417 region report a steady stream of unwanted robocalls and telemarketing calls. Handing out a Ghost number for listings, dating profiles, or new contacts keeps that traffic away from the phone you actually rely on.
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Get My 417 NumberAbout the 417 area code
Area code
417
State
Missouri
Cities served
12+
Area code 417 covers Springfield and the surrounding southwest Missouri towns of Joplin, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Carthage, Lebanon, and Neosho. There's no overlay code in this region, so every landline or mobile number here starts with 417.
The whole 417 footprint runs on Central Time, the same zone as Kansas City and Chicago, so scheduling calls across these towns never involves a time-zone switch.
People across the 417 region commonly report unwanted robocalls and telemarketing calls as their biggest phone complaint, which is one reason many keep a separate number for anything posted publicly, like listings or dating profiles.
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Local economy
Why do business in Springfield?
Southwest Missouri's economy around Springfield and its neighboring towns leans on a mix of health care, education, and agriculture.
Health Care
Springfield anchors a regional health care network that draws patients and workers from across the 417 area, including Joplin and the smaller surrounding towns.
Education
Colleges and school systems in Springfield and nearby communities employ a steady share of the region's workforce and bring students in from towns like Ozark and Republic.
Agriculture
Farming and livestock operations remain part of daily life in towns like Carthage, Neosho, and Lebanon, tying the region's economy to the land around it.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a 417 area code phone number?
You can pick a 417 number and start using it within minutes of downloading Ghost. No waiting on paperwork or a new plan.
Can I keep my 417 number if I move away from Missouri?
Yes. The number lives in the Ghost app, not on a SIM card, so it moves with you no matter where you end up living.
Will a 417 number work for calling and texting outside Missouri?
Yes. Ghost numbers handle calling and texting anywhere in the US and Canada, so a 417 number isn't limited to the local area.
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