Joplin, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
52,218
Population
1,371/sq mi density
$51,154
Median Income
$30,344 per capita
$159,700
Home Value
$207,169 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
588
Violent Crime/100K
4,580 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,154 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
588 violent crimes/100K (55% 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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Joplin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.9").