Jobs & Employment in West Plains, MO

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

4.5%

Labor Force

5,216

Employed

4,981

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
84.0%
Carpool
8.4%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
3.6%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
86.2%
Government
37.7%
Self-Employed
10.8%

West Plains, MO has an unemployment rate of 4.5% with a labor force of 5,216. About 84.0% of workers drive alone to work.