West Plains
City in Howell County, Missouri
West Plains is a city in Howell County, Missouri, with 12,184 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,004 ft (306 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Fork, 8.4 miles SW.
- 12,184residents (2020 Census)
- 1,004 ftelevation · 306 m
- 13.3 sq miland area · 34.5 km²
- 916 / sq mipopulation density
- 65775ZIP code
About West Plains
West Plains is a city in and the county seat of Howell County, Missouri, United States. The population was 12,184 at the 2020 census.
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Living in West Plains
- Median household income
- $44,002
- Median home value
- $169,900
- Median rent
- $810/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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West Plains had 12,184 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,184 |
|---|---|
| Density | 916 per sq mi (354 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Plains at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Howell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,184 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.31 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7374° N, 91.8680° W |
| ZIP code | 65775 |
| Official website | westplains.net/index.php |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2978928 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Plains
- South Fork8.4 mi SW
- Pomona9.4 mi N
- Brandsville11.2 mi SE
- Koshkonong15.7 mi SE
- Willow Springs18.0 mi N
- Thomasville18.9 mi E
- Mountain View19.9 mi NE
- Bakersfield21.3 mi SW
- Montier23.4 mi NE
- Thayer23.5 mi SE
- Viola, AR24.3 mi S
- Mammoth Spring, AR24.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Plains
What county is West Plains in?
West Plains is in Howell County, Missouri.
What is the population of West Plains, MO?
12,184 people lived in West Plains at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Plains, MO?
The ZIP code of West Plains is 65775.
What is the elevation of West Plains?
1,004 feet (306 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Plains?
South Fork (8.4 mi), Pomona (9.4 mi), Brandsville (11.2 mi), Koshkonong (15.7 mi), Willow Springs (18.0 mi).
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