West Plains, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,290
Unemployment
3.2%
Poverty
32.4%
Median Home
$95,400
Median Income
$37,154
Median Rent
$654
West Plains SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
4
Affordability
7
Diversity
3
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
9.5
West Plains, MO Crime Report
689
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,587.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
138.17%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Plains / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 689 | 5,587.5 | 3,073.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 48 | 389.3 | 542.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 24.3 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 32.4 | 74.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 291.9 | 413.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 641 | 5,198.3 | 2,531.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 137 | 1,111.0 | 378.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 431 | 3,495.3 | 1,759.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 73 | 592.0 | 393.2 | 246.0 |
West Plains, MO Cost Of Living
84
West Plains's Overall Cost Of Living
West Plains's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | West Plains | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 97 | 100 | |
West Plains, MO Photos
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Rankings for West Plains in Missouri
Map Of West Plains, MO
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Population over time in West Plains
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,290 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 12,222 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 12,218 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 12,259 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 12,230 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 12,176 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 12,125 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 12,020 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 11,871 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 11,759 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Plains
| Race | West Plains | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 78.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 4.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in West Plains
| Gender | West Plains | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Plains for adults over 25
| Education | West Plains | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For West Plains, Missouri
| Income | West Plains | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.7% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.6% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.8% | 13.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.9% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.6% | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
