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28%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
33%
Household income NAT. AVG.
61%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexWest PlainsMissouriNational
Income per capita$21,356$27,044$29,829
Median household income$37,154$49,593$55,322
Median income owner occupied$47,462$62,242$70,586
Median income renter occupied$29,953$30,016$35,192
Median earnings male$32,201$34,901$36,919
Median earnings female$20,800$24,771$26,250
Unemployment rate1.8%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level32.4%15.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in West Plains is 28% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in West Plains is 33% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in West Plains is 61% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in West Plains is 115% higher than the national average

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      $24,766 $37,154 $74,308
      City
      $33,058 $49,593 $99,186
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      West Plains median earnings by income bracket

      West Plains employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry10.4%10.4%
      Manufacturing sector11.2%11.2%
      Financial & insurance services2.8%2.8%
      Wholesale & retail services14.6%14.6%
      Public administration7.3%7.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities9.6%9.6%
      Education, health & social services20.5%20.5%
      Other23.6%23.6%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Koshkonong, MO153$26,25052.6%
      Pomona, MO354$24,37555.9%
      South Fork, MO11$0100.0%
      Brandsville, MO191$0100.0%
      West Plains, MO12,290$37,15432.8%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Belmont, NC12,292$73,96833.7%
      Viera East, FL12,284$74,04533.8%
      Beatrice, NE12,282$42,10323.9%
      Waconia, MN12,281$100,58381.8%
      Malibu, CA12,280$162,716194.1%
      West Plains, MO12,290$37,15432.8%
      Source: The West Plains, MO employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).