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West Plains, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,341
Population
927/sq mi density
$39,897
Median Income
$23,486 per capita
$158,700
Home Value
$222,396 Zillow
$762
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
255 sunny days/yr
423
Violent Crime/100K
5,772 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,897 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$158,700 home value, $762/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
423 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
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 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
West Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.4").