Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. -- Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net Income	$ 46,502	$ 43,529	$ 33,729
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on available-for-sale securities, net	(1,321)	6,128	(13,959)
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			(37)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, net	(1)	(1,390)	(158)
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge, net	(50)	(164)	(34)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,372)	4,574	(14,188)
Comprehensive Income	$ 45,130	$ 48,103	$ 19,541