At a Glance
Median Income
$67,292
$28,603 per capita
Home Value
$102,400
Zillow: $188,057
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
18.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Joplin a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Joplin residents earn a median household income of $67,292 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,603. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joplin is $102,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,057. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
29.1% of adults in Joplin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joplin has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population269
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,292
Per Capita$28,603
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$925M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,400
Rent
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$188,057
Housing Units103
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
Elevation3,320 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Joplin was built in 1964.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cut Bank International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.