How much do homeowners pay a month in West Plains, MO?
Homeowners with a mortgage in West Plains, MO pay a median of $1,024 (±$79) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $407 (±$66).
56.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In West Plains, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,001 in 2015–2019 to $1,024 in 2020–2024 (+2.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,024 (±$79)
- Without a mortgage
- $407 (±$66)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 56.6%
Monthly owner costs in West Plains
| West Plains | Howell County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,024 (±$79) | $1,109 (±$39) | $1,524 (±$7) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $407 (±$66) | $394 (±$20) | $546 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 56.6% (±6.9 points) | 46.2% (±3.3 points) | 60.2% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $930 (±$57) | $872 (±$32) | $1,948 (±$11) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In West Plains, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Howell County ($1,109).
It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,524).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Howell County, West Plains ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 777 of 1,092.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in West Plains have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,001 (±$173) | $1,024 (±$79) | +2.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $787 (±$53) | $930 (±$57) | +18.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $99,700 (±$11,848) | $169,900 (±$17,209) | +70.4% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near West Plains
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains | — | $1,024 (±$79) | — |
| Brandsville | 11 mi | $1,563 (±$930) | Not measurably different |
| Koshkonong | 16 mi | $850 (±$116) | Lower |
| Willow Springs | 18 mi | $1,128 (±$120) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 20 mi | $994 (±$71) | Not measurably different |
| Bakersfield | 21 mi | $1,089 (±$371) | Not measurably different |
| Thayer | 23 mi | $1,076 (±$128) | Not measurably different |
| Viola | 24 mi | $933 (±$236) | Not measurably different |
| Sargent Township | 25 mi | $751 (±$27) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Koshkonong, MO ($850), Sargent Township, MO ($751).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Howell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandsville | $1,563 (±$930) |
| 2 | Willow Springs | $1,128 (±$120) |
| 3 | West Plains | $1,024 (±$79) |
| 4 | Mountain View | $994 (±$71) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Plains
What is the average mortgage payment in West Plains?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in West Plains, MO is $1,024 (±$79) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in West Plains?
Owners without a mortgage in West Plains pay a median of $407 (±$66) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in West Plains gone up?
In West Plains, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,001 in 2015–2019 to $1,024 in 2020–2024 (+2.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Plains city, Missouri
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Plains city, Missouri
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Plains city, Missouri
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Plains city, Missouri
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Plains city, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for West Plains city, Missouri (place:78928, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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