Joplin Metro Area, MO
Living in the Joplin Metro Area
Bikeability12
Walkability17
Commute85
Public Transit9
Affordability93
Public Safety63
Airports19
Hospitals57
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
178kPopulation+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
$49kMedian 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
$122kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$546Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Joplin Metro Area, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Joplin Metro Area, MO
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
8 miles, NW
St Anns School
8 miles, N
Church Alive Christian School
9 miles, W
McAuley Catholic High School
10 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Joplin Metro Area, MO
Missouri Southern State University
7 miles, W
Ozark Christian College
10 miles, W
Pittsburg State University
31 miles, NW
Ecclesia College
58 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Joplin Metro Area, MO
Mercy Hospital Carthage
6 miles, N
Mercy Hospital Joplin
10 miles, W
Freeman Health System-Freeman West
10 miles, W
Freeman Neosho Hospital
13 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Joplin Metro Area, MO
Joplin Regional Airport
11 miles, NW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
54 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
54 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
104 miles, SW