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Joplin, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
52,218
Population
1,371/sq mi density
$51,154
Median Income
$30,344 per capita
$159,700
Home Value
$199,941 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
256 sunny days/yr
606
Violent Crime/100K
7,262 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,154 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
606 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Joplin enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,371/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0842°N, 94.5133°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Joplin Regional (JLN) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in |
Joplin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").