There are 2 respite care facilities serving West Plains, Missouri. This includes 1 facility in West Plains and 1 nearby. The mean cost per day for respite care in Missouri is around $210, with costs ranging between $167 and $361 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $6,308, with costs ranging from around $5,003 up to $10,832. The mean yearly cost is $52,925, which is less than the US average of $77,380.
West Plains is a small city in Howell County within the State of Missouri. Though the city itself has 24,908 residents, the encompassing area has a population of 1,069,475. The senior community makes up 29% of the total population.
West Plains has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The mean housing price in the city is $163,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $153,000. West Plains has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 6.21%. The city's mean household income is $39,000 ($20,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $43,000 for the entire state of Missouri.
West Plains has mild average temperatures, with tolerable winters and warm summers. The area gets large levels of precipitation each year. West Plains has an average rate of crime and better than average air quality ratings in relation to other American cities.