West Plains, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
12,341 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,897 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$397 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$529 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Howell County
3
West Plains Urban Area
3
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Howell County
5
West Plains Urban Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 33
Feb 2 2 37
Mar 4 2 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 64
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 3 0 77
Aug 2 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 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

West Plains Sr High
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Faith Christian Academy
1 miles, SW • 5 star
West Plains Elem
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

South Central Career Center
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Missouri State University-West Plains
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Texas County Technical College
39 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ozarks Medical Center
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Fulton County Hospital
25 miles, S • 4.1 star
Baxter Regional Medical Center
40 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Springfield-Branson National Airport
91 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
131 miles, E • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
139 miles, W • 1.9 star
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