West Plains, MO Area Guide

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West Plains Area Facts

  • West Plains has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • West Plains crime rates are 14% higher than the Missouri average
  • Cost of living in West Plains is 10% lower than the Missouri average
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Make it Happen Here in West Plains User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) The culture is great living in West Plains. It is a place where you can live and build strong lasting relationships with our neighbors. The school system delivers great curriculum from well educated teachers. The economy in West Plains is thriving and the amenities such as restau ...Read More rants and other retail establishments. My family love the weather here and we can enjoy the recreational opportunities during every season.


The best areas in West Plains are around the West Plains Country Club where there is a lot of nice houses and a very friendly upper-scale neighborhood that provide a quality lifestyle at an affordable price. There is very little crime in West Plains so you can feel safe enjoying the city and allow your family to enjoy outside activities without fear of negative criminal activity. If you're looking for a small town to enjoy that has vast amenities and a feel of a larger city West Plains will be a great place to relocate to. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Plains? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Georgia White Walking Park
      Butler Children's Park
      People's Park
      Carmichael Field
      Don Warden Park
      Lofton Park
      Lincoln Park
      Evans Sports Complex

      Entertainment

      Family Cinema
      Avenue Theatre
      James P. Harlin Museum
      Glass Sword Theatre
      Lightning Bowl

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Little Caesars
      Spring Dipper
      Donut Palace
      Sonic

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Plains? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Plains.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Plains? The cost of living in West Plains is 80/100 - which is 10% lower than Missouri.
      West Plains
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      Missouri
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Plains? West Plains crime rates are 2,913, which are 14% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      2,913 per 100k people

      28% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      28% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in West Plains? The median income in West Plains is $37,154 which is 25% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $37,15433% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,35628% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is West Plains a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ozarks Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are West Plains home prices? West Plains home prices are $95,400 - which is 32% lower than Missouri
      Median home value
      $95,40048% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65431% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does West Plains have good schools? The West Plains graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      24% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is West Plains a good place to live? West Plains has an overall rating of 80% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      4 total surveys

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