10 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains | 1 | 12,830 | 12,172 | 0.99% | 964 | 13 | City |
| West Plains | 2 | 12,830 | 12,198 | 0.99% | 964 | 13 | City |
| Mountain View | 3 | 2,678 | 2,625 | 0.37% | 708 | 4 | City |
| Mountain View | 4 | 2,678 | 2,627 | 0.37% | 708 | 4 | City |
| Willow Springs | 5 | 2,227 | 2,185 | 0.36% | 616 | 4 | City |
| Willow Springs | 6 | 2,227 | 2,185 | 0.36% | 616 | 4 | City |
| Pomona | 7 | 196 | 354 | -9.68% | 55 | 4 | CDP |
| Brandsville | 8 | 128 | 126 | 0% | 245 | 1 | City |
| Brandsville | 9 | 128 | 126 | 0% | 245 | 1 | City |
| South Fork | 10 | 51 | 11 | -20.31% | 15 | 4 | CDP |
West Plains is the largest city in Howell County, with a population of 12,830.
South Fork is the smallest city in Howell County, with a population of 51.
There are 10 cities in Howell County, Missouri.