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Joplin, MO
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Joplin, MO
At a Glance
How Joplin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joplin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Joplin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Joplin residents earn a median household income of $51,154 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,344. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joplin is $159,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,941. Median rent is $889/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Joplin reports 606 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,262/100K. The murder rate is 4.0/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Joplin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joplin has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.