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Joplin, MO
B+
Population: 51,539
Home Price: $129,100
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Overview
Joplin is a midsize city in the state of Missouri with a population of 51,539. Joplin has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
17.6 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Joplin, MO
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Joplin
Missouri
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,158
$26,718
$32,693
Median Household Income
$46,849
$53,831
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
4.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
12.9%
10.5%
Age
Joplin
Missouri
United States
Median Age
37.0
41.0
42.3
Gender
Joplin
Missouri
United States
Male
49.6%
49.6%
49.8%
Female
50.4%
50.4%
50.2%
Race
Joplin
Missouri
United States
White
84.4%
87.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.3%
5.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.4%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
2.1%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
0.2%
0.2%
Other Race
1.7%
0.9%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.6%
4.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Joplin
Missouri
United States
Median Home Price
$129,100
$122,062
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$603
$551
$801
Family Households
40.8%
40.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
28.4%
28.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
57.7%
71.6%
72.9%
Renters
42.3%
28.4%
27.1%
Education
Joplin
Missouri
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.8%
9.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
32.0%
32.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.9%
20.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.5%
7.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.5%
11.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Joplin
Missouri
United States
Mathematics
32.3%
40.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
41.5%
48.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Joplin
Missouri
United States
Murder
3.9
5.0
3.0
Rape
124.4
34.5
38.0
Robbery
124.4
29.8
40.7
Assault
353.5
216.8
188.5
Property Crime
Joplin
Missouri
United States
Burglary
1028.9
362.8
336.1
Theft
5559.4
1631.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
673.4
213.0
167.1
Arson
43.4
13.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Joplin, MO
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
italian food
kimchi
beer
natural foods
vegan
sweet tea
burger
street tacos
hemp cbd
pickles
plant based
monsat ampm sun ampm
pizza
nutrition
ice cream
cajun
skincare
italian
omelets
sports entertainment
sports coverage
baseball
sports commentary
boston sports
football
video games
country music
college football
nfl
basketball
college athletics
ncaa football
fantasy football
athletics
nfl nba
ncaa basketball
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
wrestling
arts culture
drawing
nft
nature
performing arts
creative arts
creation
studios
film photography
photography
comics
museum
illustrator
embroidery
nfts
fashion
collection
composer
canvas
prints
spending time
video games
board games
pc gamer
casual gamer
fulltime
favorite avenger
anime
movies musicals
stocks crypto nfts
books
autos
movies comics
nature photography
collector
motorcycles
deerducksquirrel
disc golf
photography
comics
sports
sports entertainment
sports coverage
sports enthusiasttravel
sports commentary
radio host
local news
marketing
joplins
producer
nfl nba
music videos
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
arts
classic rock
tv
content manager
arts culture
government politics
sports
summer
arts
winter
space
science technology
sand volleyball
nature
beach
ecollar
photography
conservation
outdoor activities
fishing
mountain
pool
wildlife
birding
hunting
indoors
foodtruck
free shipping
coffee shop
farmers market
shopper
general merchandise
natural foods
bike shop
instacart order
air fresheners
amazon
warehouse
beauty supply
retail
pharmacy
shopping center
gift boxes
preowned
ebay
custom designs
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