Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 485.
Among 248 Missouri towns, just 5 have a higher median age than Branson West. Branson West has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Branson West beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 58 in 1980, a low of 37 in 1990, 484 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1956 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Branson West, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Branson West.
Most working residents leave Branson West for work: only 3% work in town. 23% of residents live below the poverty line in Branson West, above both Missouri’s towns (14%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Branson West’s average trip to work is 16 minutes.
| Branson West | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 23% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 13% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
35% of households own their home in Branson West, below both the Missouri town median (64%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). The typical Branson West home is worth about $402,000, up 2.1% in a year, 51% above the Missouri typical home.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Adults 18 to 34 are 9% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 30% of residents (18% statewide). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Missouri.
Somewhere between 44% and 69% women
The Census survey reached too few of Branson West’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±12.4 points. Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Branson West | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.8% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18.7% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.1% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.9% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 20% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 13.3% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.8% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.6% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.7% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.4% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.3% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Branson West has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Branson West is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
86 crimes were reported in Branson West in 2025: 85 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Branson West is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Branson West beats the Missouri average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 14% of adults binge drink in Branson West.
| Branson West | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 19% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 78% | 79% |
| What stands out | Branson West | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9% | 15.8% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.6% | 9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.5% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Branson West. Close and well known come first.
3 mi Theme parkSilver Dollar City
10 mi LakeTable Rock Lake3 mi CaveMarvel Cave
7 mi MuseumTitanic Museum
27 mi LandmarkChrist of the Ozarks
35 mi Zoo & aquariumWonders of Wildlife Museum & AquariumSilver Dollar City: Nan Fry, CC BY 2.0 · Table Rock Lake: KTrimble (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Titanic Museum: Brad A. Totman, Public domain · Christ of the Ozarks: Bobak Ha'Eri, Public domain · Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium: Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
1 within 15 miles of the center of Branson West
About 2 of every 100 Branson West residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Where Branson West’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Missouri, United States
Branson West is a city in Stone County, Missouri, United States. The population was 484 at the 2020 census.
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Branson West has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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