The Town FilesHowell County, Missouri
40,383 people. The median home is worth $173,000 (typical Missouri town: $153,900) and the median household earns $50,993.
Towns in Howell County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains | 12,184 | $169,900 | $44,002 | 36.3 |
| Mountain View | 2,533 | $123,500 | $38,942 | 47.4 |
People and housing
| Howell County | Typical Missouri town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,000 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $733 | $855 |
| Median household income | $50,993 | $56,368 |
| Median age | 40.3 | 38.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.3% | 14.6% |
Jobs and pay
15,361 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,674 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 975 storm events in Howell County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Howell County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 1, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4855: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4803: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4552: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).