West Plains, MO Employment

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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
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      $33,058 $49,593 $99,186
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      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%
      Brandsville, MO191$0100.0%
      South Fork, MO11$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).
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