Joplin, MO

Living in Joplin

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 32
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 56
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 12
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Schools 32
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Residents

50k Population +933 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
58% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$8.6k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty
19  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$126k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$578 Median Monthly Rent +$117 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
LP gas2%
Utility gas58%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Joplin

United States45
Missouri53
Joplin Metro Area38
Jasper County37

Property Crime in Joplin

United States48
Missouri54
Joplin Metro Area70
Jasper County66

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 2 3
Feb 38 2 2
Mar 47 3 2
Apr 57 4 0
May 66 6 0
Jun 74 6 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 3 0
Sep 70 5 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 36 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Joplin

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding75
Tornado25
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Joplin, MO

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Colleges

Colleges near Joplin, MO

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John Brown University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Joplin, MO

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Airports

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