Willard is a city in Greene County, Missouri, United States.

[4] It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

[5][6] Although the town remains relatively small in size, the city of Willard has undergone considerable growth in recent years and still continues to grow.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.92 square miles (15.33 km2), all land.

19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[11] Furthermore, the Willard Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit has achieved national level success in more than ten national level drill, athletic, and academic competitions, most recently in April 2022, placing 26th out of 620 units in the nation.

The Tigers baseball team won three consecutive district titles from 2012 to 2014, including state Final Four appearances in 2012 and 2013.

The Tigers boys basketball team won district titles in 2013–2014 and has recent state Final four appearances in 2005 and 2007.