There are 4 independent living communities serving West Plains, Missouri. This includes 1 community in West Plains and 3 nearby. The costs per day of independent living in Missouri range from $20 up to $124, with an average expense running approximately $46. The monthly cost averages around $1,375 and ranges between $602 and $3,729. Yearly, the average cost is around $16,500, which is below the US average of $23,100.
West Plains is a small city in the State of Missouri. It is located in Howell County. Though the city contains 24,908 people, the encompassing metropolitan area includes a total population of 1,069,475. The 55+ community constitutes 29% of the overall population.
West Plains has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $20,000 and a median household income is $39,000 (the Missouri state average is $43,000). The current unemployment rate is about 6.21% and the mean home price is $163,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $153,000.
West Plains has mild mean temperatures, with medium winters and temperate summers. The area gets heavy levels of precipitation each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, West Plains has a moderate crime rate and better than average air quality.