Howell County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
40,168 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,814 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$161,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$384 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$496 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

West Plains Urban Area
3
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

West Plains Urban Area
5
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 33
Feb 3 2 37
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 64
Jun 3 0 72
Jul 3 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 5 0 46
Dec 3 1 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 33, MO State House District 154, MO
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Schools

Richards Elem
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Ozark Horizon School
1 miles, S • 3.2 star
West Plains Elem
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

South Central Career Center
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Texas County Technical College
37 miles, N • 1 star
The Beauty School
40 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Ozarks Medical Center
3 miles, S • 2.3 star
Fulton County Hospital
27 miles, S • 4.1 star
Texas County Memorial Hospital
38 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Springfield-Branson National Airport
89 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
132 miles, E • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
139 miles, W • 1.9 star
Columbia Regional Airport
142 miles, N • 1 star
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