Howell County GIS Maps
Howell County, Missouri, has 39,750 residents and covers 927.3 square miles. The population declined 1.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Howell County is 29091.
West Plains is the county's largest population center. Howell County also includes 8 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 32 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Howell County Trends
- Population
- 39,750▾
- Median Home Value
- $161,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,586▾
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Howell County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Howell County Population
Howell County had 39,750 residents in 2020. That was 1.6% lower than in 2010. Howell County added 2,512 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 43 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include West Plains, Willow Springs and Mountain View.
Population Trend in Howell County MO
Howell County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Howell County Zip Codes
Howell County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include West Plains (65775), Willow Springs (65793) and Mountain View (65548). West Plains is the largest zip by population, with about 24,519 residents or 62% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 92% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Howell County MO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65775 | West Plains | 24,519 | ▾ -1.6% |
| 65793 | Willow Springs | 6,304 | ▾ -0.5% |
| 65548 | Mountain View | 5,897 | ▾ -0.2% |
| 65789 | Pomona | 1,744 | ▾ -13.4% |
| 65790 | Pottersville | 763 | ▴ 3.2% |
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Howell County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Howell County Demographics
Howell County has a median age of 40.1, which makes the county a little older than Missouri overall. About 24.3% of residents are under 18, while 19.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Howell County MO
Median Age
40.1
Under 18
24.3%
Age 65+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
Howell County School Districts
Howell County is served by 5 public school districts with 5,586 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are West Plains R-VII, Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III and Willow Springs R-IV. Those three districts account for about 89% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Howell County MO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains R-VII School District | 2,626 | 47% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District | 1,184 | 21.2% | ▾ -2.2% |
| Willow Springs R-IV School District | 1,171 | 21% | ▾ -5.6% |
| Bakersfield R-IV School District | 392 | 7% | ▴ 1.8% |
| Oregon-Howell R-III School District | 213 | 3.8% | ▾ -8.2% |
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Howell County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Howell County Housing & Real Estate
Howell County has a median home value of $161,000 and a median gross rent of $722. About 69% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Missouri median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $271,150 and homes spent about 79 days on the market.
Howell County Housing Mix
Howell County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Howell County Housing Trends
Howell County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Howell County, MO
Howell County has 2,164 business listings across 496 categories. The largest categories in Howell County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (82, 3.8%), Insurance Agencies (35, 1.6%), and Auto Repair (34, 1.6%). The full Howell County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Howell County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Howell County, MO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 82 | 3.8% |
| Insurance Agencies | 35 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 34 | 1.6% |
| Car Dealerships | 30 | 1.4% |
| Real Estate Agents | 28 | 1.3% |
| Gas Stations | 26 | 1.2% |
| Beauty Salons | 26 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 24 | 1.1% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 21 | 1.0% |
| Fast Food | 21 | 1.0% |
Howell County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Family Counseling Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | West Plains |
| Pine Meadows Venue | Accommodation | Willow Springs |
| Schultz, Wood & Rapp P.C. - West Plains | Accountant | West Plains |
| Kirby K9 | Active Life | West Plains |
| Practical Deceptions | Adult Entertainment | West Plains |
| Ozark Horse Trader | Advertising Agency | West Plains |
| Ozark Farmers Agriculture Cooperative | Agricultural Cooperatives | West Plains |
| Richards Brothers | Agricultural Service | West Plains |
| Gro-Mor Fertilizer | Agriculture | West Plains |
| FCS Financial | Agriculture Association | West Plains |
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Howell County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Howell County Basemaps
Howell County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Howell County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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