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West Plains, MO

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A safe suburb that’s home to Mississippi State University

Suburban Affordable Family-Friendly College Town

West Plains is a secluded suburb in southern Missouri, offering a college town vibe, safe residential streets, and family-friendly amenities. In the heart of the city lies Mississippi State University and various community parks like People’s Park and Galloway Park. The county fairgrounds offer seasonal, kid-friendly events for the community, while the West Plains Country Club is a local favorite for bonding with fellow residents and enjoy the well-kept greens.

West Plains offers a historic downtown district featuring various small, family-owned restaurants and retailers. From coffee shops and a brewery to pizzerias and seafood shops, this spacious suburb has it all. Highways 160 and 63 make commuting simple, and families appreciate the excellent public schools in the area, like West Plains Middle School, and the affordable apartments and houses for rent.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in West Plains, MO is $452 for a studio, $512 for one bedroom, and $590 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Plains has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$512/month
646 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

West Plains Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

611 Students

6
out of 10

Fairview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

519 Students

6
out of 10

Richards Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

372 Students

6
out of 10

West Plains Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

766 Students

4
out of 10

South Fork Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

159 Students

Rating Unavailable

West Plains Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

611 Students

6
out of 10

Fairview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

519 Students

6
out of 10

Richards Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

372 Students

6
out of 10

Ozark Horizon School

Public

Grades K-12

18 Students

Rating Unavailable

West Plains Sr. High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,162 Students

5
out of 10

Ozark Horizon School

Public

Grades K-12

18 Students

Rating Unavailable

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