| Place Name | West Plains |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 65775 |
| County | Howell County |
| Area Code(s) | 417 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 12,020 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 1.65% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 98.04% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | West Plains, MO |
| US Congressional District(s) | Missouri 8th |
| State House Districts | 154 |
| State Senate Districts | 33 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 98.04% |
| African American | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.42% |
| Asian | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.72% |