What kinds of homes are in West Plains, MO?

Name: Types of homes in West Plains, MO, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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West Plains, MO has 5,726 (±301) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 430 homes per square mile of land.

72.7% are detached single-family houses.

14.3% are in buildings of two to four units.

9.9% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 5,726 (±301)
Detached houses: 72.7%
2–4 unit buildings: 14.3%
5+ unit buildings: 9.9%

Homes in West Plains by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	West Plains	Howell County	Missouri	United States
Single-family, detached	72.7% (±5.0 points)	75.1%	70.5%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	1.4% (±0.9 points)	1.0%	3.7%	6.2%
2 units	6.8% (±3.5 points)	2.5%	3.2%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	7.5% (±2.7 points)	4.0%	4.6%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	4.1% (±2.1 points)	1.7%	3.6%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	3.1% (±2.4 points)	1.3%	3.4%	4.3%
20 or more units	2.7% (±2.2 points)	1.3%	5.8%	10.3%
Mobile home	1.7% (±1.1 points)	12.0%	5.2%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.1% (±0.2 points)	1.0%	0.1%	0.1%

In West Plains, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Howell County (4.3%).

It is not measurably different from Missouri (12.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Plains

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Plains
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
West Plains	—	9.9% (±3.9 points)	—
Brandsville	11 mi	0.0% (±75.3 points)	Not measurably different
Koshkonong	16 mi	0.0% (±52.1 points)	Not measurably different
Willow Springs	18 mi	4.8% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Mountain View	20 mi	9.1% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Bakersfield	21 mi	0.0% (±36.5 points)	Not measurably different
Thayer	23 mi	3.3% (±4.2 points)	Lower
Viola	24 mi	0.0% (±34.3 points)	Not measurably different
Pierce Township	25 mi	0.0% (±26.7 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thayer, MO (3.3%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Howell County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	West Plains	9.9% (±3.9 points)
2	Mountain View	9.1% (±6.9 points)
3	Willow Springs	4.8% (±5.1 points)
4	Brandsville	0.0% (±75.3 points)

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 many homes are in West Plains?

West Plains, MO has an estimated 5,726 (±301) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in West Plains houses or apartments?

72.7% are detached houses and 1.4% attached houses, while 24.2% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Plains?

14.3% of homes in West Plains are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Plains city, Missouri

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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