West Plains, MO
Howell County County · Missouri
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for West Plains based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
West Plains
National Avg
Missouri Avg
Population: 59Income: 27Home Value: 16Safety: 100Education: 16Median Age: 57Climate: 50Cost of Living: 38
Quick Stats
Population
12,341
2023 ACS
Median Income
$39,897
2023
Median Home Value
$158,700
2023
Median Rent
$762
2023
Median Age
34.2
Unemployment
4.5%
Cost of Living Index
75.0
100 = national avg
West Plains, MO is a city in Howell County County, Missouri. With a population of 12,341, it is one of the communities in Missouri. The median household income is $39,897. The median home value is $158,700, and the median rent is $762. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about West Plains.
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