Joplin, MO
Living in Joplin
Bikeability20
Walkability32
Commute93
Public Transit19
Affordability95
Public Safety56
Airports18
Hospitals60
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
50kPopulation+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
$45kMedian 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
$126kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$578Median 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
Public Schools near Joplin, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Joplin, MO
Church Alive Christian School
0 miles, N
McAuley Catholic High School
1 miles, W
St Peters Middle School
1 miles, W
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Joplin, MO
Ozark Christian College
2 miles, N
Missouri Southern State University
3 miles, NE
Pittsburg State University
24 miles, NW
John Brown University
61 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Joplin, MO
Freeman Health System-Freeman West
2 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital Joplin
3 miles, S
Mercy Hospital Carthage
11 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Joplin, MO
Joplin Regional Airport
5 miles, N
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
56 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
62 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
98 miles, SW