West Plains, MO
Living in West Plains
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute100
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety48
Airports17
Hospitals29
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+474 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office21%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$3.7k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$475Median Monthly Rent+$91 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas35%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Plains
United States45
Missouri53
Howell County37
Property Crime in West Plains
United States48
Missouri54
Howell County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Plains
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Plains, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Plains, MO
Faith Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
Summersville Mennonite School
32 miles, N
Mountain Grove Christian Academy
35 miles, NW
Ozark Valley
37 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near West Plains, MO
Williams Baptist University
67 miles, SE
Lyon College
68 miles, S
College of the Ozarks
76 miles, W
Evangel University
84 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Plains, MO
Ozarks Medical Center
0 miles, W
Mercy St Francis Hospital
20 miles, NE
Fulton County Hospital
25 miles, S
Baxter Regional Medical Center
40 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near West Plains, MO
Springfield-Branson National Airport
91 miles, NW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
131 miles, E
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
139 miles, W