West Plains, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,341
Population
927/sq mi density
$39,897
Median Income
$23,486 per capita
$158,700
Home Value
$227,826 Zillow
$762
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
361
Violent Crime/100K
1,838 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,897 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$158,700 home value, $762/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
West Plains enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 927/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7281°N, 91.8524°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sharp County Regional (CKK) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
West Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (3.0").