West Plains, MO Profile
West Plains, MO, population 12,003, is located
in Missouri's Howell county,
about 86.7 miles from Springfield and 139.2 miles from Little Rock.
Through the 90's West Plains's population has grown by about 22%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of West Plains has grown by about 4%. Since 2005 West Plains's population has grown by about 6%.
West Plains's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Missouri's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in West Plains tend to be lower than Missouri's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 96% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 10,946 | N/A |
| 2001 | 10,876 | -0.64% |
| 2002 | 10,857 | -0.17% |
| 2003 | 10,939 | 0.76% |
| 2004 | 11,008 | 0.63% |
| 2005 | 11,273 | 2.41% |
| 2006 | 11,484 | 1.87% |
| 2007 | 11,633 | 1.30% |
| 2008 | 11,969 | 2.89% |
| 2009 | 12,003 | 0.28% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $24,122 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 521 |
| 2002 | 744 |
| 2003 | 294 |
| 2004 | 327 |
| 2005 | 196 |
| 2006 | 499 |
| 2007 | 334 |
| 2008 | 366 |
| 2009 | 550 |
| 2010 | 415 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 5 | 2 | 50 |
| 2002 |
0 | 4 | 1 | 77 |
| 2003 |
1 | 3 | 2 | 26 |
| 2004 |
3 | 3 | 6 | 24 |
| 2005 |
0 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| 2006 |
1 | 2 | 7 | 47 |
| 2007 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| 2008 |
0 | 2 | 7 | 34 |
| 2009 |
0 | 4 | 8 | 55 |
| 2010 |
0 | 2 | 5 | 43 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,726 |
| 2002 | 6,491 |
| 2003 | 6,617 |
| 2004 | 7,355 |
| 2005 | 6,955 |
| 2006 | 7,191 |
| 2007 | 8,438 |
| 2008 | 8,000 |
| 2009 | 7,384 |
| 2010 | 7,313 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
134 |
469 |
23 |
| 2002 |
127 |
548 |
40 |
| 2003 |
140 |
559 |
22 |
| 2004 |
144 |
638 |
29 |
| 2005 |
153 |
573 |
53 |
| 2006 |
138 |
645 |
39 |
| 2007 |
160 |
787 |
38 |
| 2008 |
204 |
702 |
35 |
| 2009 |
147 |
725 |
27 |
| 2010 |
176 |
676 |
28 |
Location
| Elevation | 991 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 8.5 Square Miles |
