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West Plains, MO is a charming small town located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. With affordable rent and low grocery prices compared to the national average, many people have made West Plains their home. Local businesses in West Plains include Wolf Creek Baptist Church which provides spiritual guidance for community members and visitors alike. Another popular business in town is White River Valley Electric Cooperative which supplies electricity to customers throughout the region. Other notable companies include Ozarks Medical Center, which offers health care services to area residents, and Glik's Department Store offering fashionable apparel for men, women, and children. All these businesses provide valuable resources to West Plains residents making it a pleasant place to live.

West Plains has an unemployment rate of 5.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

West Plains has seen the job market increase by 1.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for West Plains
- The Sales Tax Rate for West Plains is 7.7%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for West Plains is 5.9%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for West Plains
- The average income of a West Plains resident is $19,439 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a West Plains resident is $38,408 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWest Plains, MissouriUnited States
  56
  -4.0%-6.2%
  19.8%33.5%
  7.7%6.2%
  5.4%4.6%
  $21,371$37,638
  $38,408$69,021
  $46,799$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.8%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  8.7%6.8%
  7.3%10.0%
  1.6%2.5%
  11.0%11.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  0.9%0.8%
  0.5%1.9%
  2.6%4.7%
  1.1%1.9%
  6.6%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.8%4.2%
  14.9%9.3%
  20.3%14.0%
  1.9%2.1%
  5.4%7.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  4.8%4.7%
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Over 11 years ago

Nice place to live, though jobs are hard to come by (have to know someone). Relocated here 2 1/2 years ago, still haven't gotten a good paying job. Cost of living is low  More

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Over 14 years ago

I'm thinking of moving to West Plains Missouri. I currently live in California and have a possible job opportunity teaching at the college in West Plains. I believe I'd  More

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Over 15 years ago

We choose to live in Alton, MO because of the air quality of 75% The reason AQ in West Plains, MO is only 43 % A company there makes charcoal and a very big  More

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