6 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains | 1 | 12,862 | 12,201 | 1.04% | 967 | 13 | City |
| Mountain View | 2 | 2,705 | 2,627 | 0.6% | 715 | 4 | City |
| Willow Springs | 3 | 2,243 | 2,183 | 0.54% | 621 | 4 | City |
| Pomona | 4 | 196 | 354 | -9.68% | 55 | 4 | CDP |
| Brandsville | 5 | 130 | 124 | 0.78% | 249 | 1 | City |
| South Fork | 6 | 51 | 11 | -20.31% | 15 | 4 | CDP |
West Plains is the largest city in Howell County, with a population of 12,862.
South Fork is the smallest city in Howell County, with a population of 51.
There are 6 cities in Howell County, Missouri.