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West Plains
City in Missouri, United States
Overview
West Plains is a friendly small city in southern Missouri known for its historic charm, community events, and close access to the Ozark countryside. Visitors enjoy relaxed living, local eateries, and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Missouri
Population
12,184
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
36.73°, -91.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
82
Monthly Cost
$1,770
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
14.2°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
44.4°C
Record Low
-21.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1245 mm
Internet Speed
242 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
540.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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