Joplin Metro Area, MO

Living in the Joplin Metro Area

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 17
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 11
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Schools 24
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Residents

178k Population +5.5k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$122k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$546 Median Monthly Rent +$115 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Joplin Metro Area

United States45
Missouri53

Property Crime in the Joplin Metro Area

United States48
Missouri54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 2 3
Feb 38 2 2
Mar 47 3 1
Apr 57 4 0
May 66 5 0
Jun 74 5 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 4 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 the Joplin Metro Area

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding78
Tornado27
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Joplin Metro Area, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Joplin Metro Area, MO

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St Anns School
8 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Joplin Metro Area, MO

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Ecclesia College
58 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Joplin Metro Area, MO

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Mercy Hospital Joplin
10 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Joplin Metro Area, MO

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