West Plains, Missouri

Population 12,020

West Plains is located in Howell County, MO. The population is 12,020, making West Plains the largest city in Howell County.

There are 11 public schools in West Plains with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for West Plains is moderate , and there are 94 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West Plains is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date West Plains property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near West Plains include Howell Township, Dry Creek Township and South Fork.

West Plains Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.6%

Crime Rate

59.84% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 708
  • Violent Crimes: 423
  • Robbery: 16
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

82.68% Higher than national avg.
  • 94 offenders in West Plains
  • 78.20 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

77 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 70

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Missouri unemployment average: 3.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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11 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in West Plains, MO and 1 private school. Homefacts rates West Plains's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Faith Christian Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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27 Former Drug Labs view all

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19 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of West Plains, MO issued 19 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 19 permits, 9 were issued for single family homes and 10 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of West Plains, MO issued 65 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 65 permits, 43 were issued for single family homes and 22 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $489
  • 1 Bedroom: $521
  • 2 Bedrooms: $685
  • 3 Bedrooms: $896
  • 4 Bedrooms: $929

Zip Codes

65775 65776 65789

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Environmental Hazards

77 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    West Plains, MO has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    West Plains, MO is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.39 Average
    West Plains, MO is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.72°
  • February 37.67°
  • March 48.58°
  • April 57.45°
  • May 65.25°
  • June 75.64°
  • July 78.65°
  • August 77.16°
  • September 68.42°
  • October 56.85°
  • November 47.68°
  • December 36.38°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for West Plains, MO

Earthquakes
West Plains, MO has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
West Plains, MO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
West Plains, MO has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
West Plains, MO has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West Plains, MO: $32,641

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Plains is 3.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.51%
White Collar - 51.49%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Nixon
  • Sen. Roy Blunt
  • Sen. Claire McCaskill

City Representatives

  • Jason Smith

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

18 Cemeteries view all

23 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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