How long is the commute from West Plains, MO?
Workers who live in West Plains, MO take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
3.6% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in West Plains get to work
| Means of transportation | West Plains | Howell County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±6.0 points) | 77.6% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.4% (±5.7 points) | 14.1% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.6% (±2.1 points) | 6.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In West Plains, the average commute is not measurably different from Howell County (23.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Plains, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Howell County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Howell County, West Plains ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 821 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Plains
| Vehicles available | West Plains | Howell County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±3.2 points) | 6.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±5.8 points) | 30.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% (±5.6 points) | 34.0% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±5.4 points) | 29.8% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In West Plains, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Howell County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Plains
| West Plains | Howell County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.6% (±2.1 points) | 6.0% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±2.3 points) | 92.5% (±1.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±3.1 points) | 85.6% (±1.8 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Plains, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Howell County (85.6%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Plains
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains | — | 21.3 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Brandsville | 11 mi | 25.3 minutes (±19.4) | Not measurably different |
| Koshkonong | 16 mi | 18.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Springs | 18 mi | 18.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 20 mi | 18.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bakersfield | 21 mi | 22.4 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Thayer | 23 mi | 17.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Viola | 24 mi | 34.6 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Sargent Township | 25 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Viola, AR (34.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Howell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandsville | 25.3 minutes (±19.4) |
| 2 | West Plains | 21.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Mountain View | 18.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Willow Springs | 18.1 minutes (±4.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Plains
How long is the average commute in West Plains?
Workers who live in West Plains, MO take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Plains without a car?
9.2% of households in West Plains have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Plains?
3.6% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in West Plains worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Plains city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Plains city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Plains city, Missouri
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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