Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Cafe 37 & Roper's Saloon
Coffee Shop
Window on the Square
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Family Cinema
Cinema
Avenue Theatre
Theatre Arts
James P. Harlin Museum
Museum
Glass Sword Theatre
Cinema
Lightning Bowl
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (19) D-
Hardee's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Spring Dipper
Sweets
Donut Palace
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
The Hangout
Fast Food
Little Hut
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hibby's Sports Grille
Bar
Dairy Queen Brazier
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
West Plains Civic Center
Community Centre
Cross Fit West Plains
Gym
FLO Fitness Studio
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Aldi
Grocery Store
Barnett's Meat Processing
Butcher
West Plains Processing
Butcher
Aid Hardware Antiques
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
JB's HealthMart
Health Food
Parks (56) A+
Georgia White Walking Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Butler Children's Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
People's Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Carmichael Field
Park
Don Warden Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
Lofton Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Evans Sports Complex
Park
Gene Jones Park
Park
Shops (45) C+
All Pet
Pets
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Meek's
Home Improvement
R.P. Lumber Company
Home Improvement
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Durham Building Supply
Home Improvement
West Plains Floral & Balloonery
Florist
Brown Furniture & Appliance
Furniture
West Plains Bike Shop
Bicycle
Battery Station
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Book Nook
Books
Illusions Salon & Skin Care Clinic
Beauty
Simply Chic & Wisteria on the Square
Clothing
Rickie David Jewelers
Fashion
Kloz Klozet
Clothing
Scissors & Company
Hairdresser
Fishland
Pets
Verizon
Electronics
Southern Hills Jewelry
Fashion
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Shoe Sensation
Shoes
CC Pets
Pets
Happy Haircutter
Hairdresser
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Plains.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations D-
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in West Plains is 80/100 - which is 10% lower than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

West Plains crime rates are 3,673 per 100k, which is 30% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
3,257 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
416 crimes per 100k D+
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employment D-

The median income in West Plains is $37,154 - which is 25% lower than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$37,154 F
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Ozarks Family Care
Clinic
Howell County Jail
Police
Ozarks Medical Center
Hospital
West Plains Fire Dept Station 2
Fire Station
West Plains Police Department
Police
Howell County Rural Fire District
Fire Station
South Howell County Ambulance
Ambulance Station
West Plains Fire Dept Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Plains Fire Dept Station 3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

West Plains home prices are $95,400 - which is 32% lower than Missouri
Home Price
$95,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-2% C-
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The West Plains graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Missouri
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (10) F
Faith Christian Academy
West Plains Middle
West Plains Elem.
Ozark Horizon School
Howell Valley Elem.
Richards Elem.
Fairview Elem.
High Schools (4) F
West Plains Sr. High
Faith Christian Academy
South Central Career Ctr.
Ozark Horizon School
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ratings A-

West Plains has an overall rating of 80% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A-
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  • West Plains has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • West Plains crime rates are 30% 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 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
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Butler Children's Park
      Unknown Name

      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 3,673, which are 30% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      3,673 per 100k people

      58% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      58% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      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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