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 Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Area35.7 sq mi (92.4 km²)
Population Density1,371/sq mi
Coordinates37.0842°N, 94.5133°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (May) 6.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.92"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 141 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 116 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 129 km
Sep 3, 2015 6 km WSW of Vera, Oklahoma M2.6 147 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 84 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

639 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 2,195 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 8 km 158
May 10, 2008 EF4 56 km 21
May 4, 2003 EF4 64 km 4
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 29 km 3
Sep 27, 1959 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 54 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 88 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 10 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 35 km 3
May 22, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 54 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 33 km 7
May 4, 2003 EF3 39 km 5
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 93 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,424 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 4,424 88 km
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 23 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,160 91 km
2021 BRUSH CREEK 2,814 82 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 90 km
2002 ROUNDTPCOX 2,248 81 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 89 km
2021 BIG CREEK 2,123 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 81 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,996 92 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,992 92 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 89 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 84 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 84 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 84 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,774 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 92 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 41 km
2010 NO TORCH 1,356 82 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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").

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