Joplin, Missouri
Among the top 12% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 54% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 47% of US places
- top 6% for commute time
- top 13% for walkability
- bottom 1% for property crime
Joplin is a mid-size city in Missouri with about 52,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and sunny days. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitejoplinmo.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in2.2 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 53% of US places
Home Value$147k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$873better than 55% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 74% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.73%better than 70% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.39%better than 29% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.66%better than 52% of US places
Unemployment4.9%better than 40% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.6 in62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall7.8 inbetter than 64% of US places
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 75% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 23% of US places
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.1better than 43% of US places
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 61% of US places
School Quality43.9better than 22% of US places
Violent Crime2520/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime6130/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population51,84897th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.428th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2760th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4775th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.4%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.7%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.2%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.9%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability10.4/20better than 87% of US places
Airport Distance98 mibetter than 38% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.9%better than 56% of US places
Amenities Nearby18.32better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Joplin an affordable place to live?
- Joplin is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 53% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Joplin?
- The median home value in Joplin is $147k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Joplin?
- Median household income in Joplin is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Joplin?
- Median gross rent in Joplin is $873 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Joplin safe?
- Joplin is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2520/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 6130/100k.
- What is the weather like in Joplin?
- Joplin averages 80°F in July and 35°F in January, with 45.6 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Joplin?
- Public-school quality in Joplin is below average, scoring better than 22% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Joplin?
- The average one-way commute in Joplin is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)