At a Glance
Median Income
$25,688
$16,243 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
Zillow: $99,274
Median Rent
$596/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
20.8%
46.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.8%
22.8% smoking rate
How Joiner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joiner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Joiner a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Joiner residents earn a median household income of $25,688 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,243. The unemployment rate stands at 20.8% (478% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joiner is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,274. Median rent is $596/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
9.2% of adults in Joiner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joiner has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population438
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density706/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
F
Median Income$25,688
Per Capita$16,243
Unemployment20.8%
Poverty46.9%
County GDP$4,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,396
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent$596
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$99,274
Housing Units214
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity52.8%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death18,348/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation230 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Joiner was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.