West Plains, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
West Plains, MO
At a Glance
How West Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Plains a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Plains residents earn a median household income of $39,897 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,486. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Plains is $158,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,826. Median rent is $762/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
West Plains reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,838/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in West Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Plains has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.