Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. -- Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net Income	$ 48,706	$ 30,269	$ 23,865
Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes (credit) of $3,444, $4,508, and $(700), for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively	6,398	8,373	(1,300)
Noncredit component of unrealized gain (loss) on available-for- sale debt securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized, net of taxes (credit) of $8, $287, and $(144), for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively	14	533	(267)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss recognized in earnings on available for sale securities, net of taxes (credit) of $(238), $(215), and $0 for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively	(442)	(400)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net of taxes of $(933), $(169), and $(3,075) for 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively	(1,733)	(314)	(5,712)
Comprehensive Income	$ 52,943	$ 38,461	$ 16,586