At a Glance
Median Income
$41,750
$23,324 per capita
Home Value
$44,000
Zillow: $158,128
Median Rent
$775/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
88.2% high school+
Obesity Rate
40.0%
15.2% smoking rate
How Joppa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joppa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Joppa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Joppa residents earn a median household income of $41,750 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,324. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joppa is $44,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,128. Median rent is $775/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
9.2% of adults in Joppa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joppa has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population264
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,750
Per Capita$23,324
Unemployment
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$509M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$44,000
Rent$775
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$158,128
Housing Units117
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation349 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband53.5%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Joppa was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.