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West Plains, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in West Plains, MO (Howell County) — Census median home value $158,700, county listing prices up about 5.3% over the past year. Market data for West Plains houses and the broader area.
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West Plains, MO is in Howell County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in West Plains and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,341, with a median household income of $39,897. Census data puts the median value of houses in West Plains at $158,700.
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Market overview
West Plains housing market
West Plains is in Howell County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in West Plains and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$158,700
Population (Census ACS)
12,341
Median household income
$39,897
County price trend (2025)
5.28% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
West Plains market snapshot
Population
12,341
County
Howell County
Median Household Income
$39,897
Median Home Value (city)
$158,700
Median Gross Rent
$762/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts West Plains's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $158,700.
County Price Trend
Howell County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.28% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
West Plains has an estimated population of 12,341 and a median household income of $39,897, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
West Plains's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Howell County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes West Plains.
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Nearby communities include South Fork, Pomona, Brandsville, Willow Springs, Mountain View.
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Nearby city · ~11.2 mi
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Nearby city · ~18.0 mi
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Nearby city · ~19.9 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Koshkonong (~15.7 mi), Thomasville (~18.9 mi), Bakersfield (~21.3 mi), Montier (~23.4 mi), Thayer (~23.5 mi), Alton (~26.6 mi), Birch Tree (~27.4 mi), Cabool (~29.9 mi), Gainesville (~32.2 mi), Summersville (~32.6 mi), Winona (~35.1 mi), Mountain Grove (~35.2 mi), Wasola (~38.8 mi), Eminence (~40.1 mi), Houston (~40.6 mi), Raymondville (~41.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
West Plains data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
12,341
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$158,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$39,897
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$762
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.28%
Census place type
city
County
Howell County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
13.31 sq mi
Census GEOID
2978928
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in West Plains
Schools
WEST PLAINS R-VII — 5 schools, 2,698 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Howell addresses may be served by WEST PLAINS R-VII, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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West Plains FAQ
What are houses worth in West Plains, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in West Plains at $158,700.
How much do houses cost in West Plains, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in West Plains, Census ACS data shows a median value of $158,700. Active listing prices in Howell County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in West Plains, MO?
West Plains houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Howell County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of West Plains, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts West Plains's population at approximately 12,341.
What's the median rent in West Plains, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in West Plains at approximately $762 per month.
What is the median household income in West Plains, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in West Plains at approximately $39,897.
Is the West Plains housing market growing?
Howell County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.28% annual change in 2025.
Is West Plains, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts West Plains's median home value at about 4.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves West Plains, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest WEST PLAINS R-VII for many West Plains addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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