Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. -- Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statements of Comprehensive Income
Tax effect of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on available-for-sale securities, taxes (credit)	$ (528)	$ 3,301	$ (7,516)
Tax effect non-credit component of unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale debt securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized, taxes (credit)	0	0	(20)
Tax effect reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income, taxes (credit)	(1)	(749)	(85)
Tax effect of change in fair value of cash flow hedge, taxes (credit)	$ (34)	$ (88)	$ (19)