Joplin, Missouri

Population 51,822

Joplin is located in Jasper County, MO. The population is 51,822, making Joplin the largest city in Jasper County.

There are 19 public schools in Joplin with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Joplin is high , and there are 252 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Joplin is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Joplin property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Joplin include Dennis Acres, Duquesne and Leawood.

Joplin Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.2%

Crime Rate

68.35% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 673
  • Violent Crimes: 606
  • Robbery: 124
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 7
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

72.15% Higher than national avg.
  • 252 offenders in Joplin
  • 48.63 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

297 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 26
  • Superfunds: 26
  • Tanks & Spills: 240

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Missouri unemployment average: 3.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

19 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 19 K-12 public schools in Joplin, MO and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Joplin's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
5 Private Schools

College Heights Christian School

Martin Luther School

Mcauley Catholic High School

St Marys Catholic Elementary School

St Peters Middle School

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6 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

252 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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200 Former Drug Labs view all

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263 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Joplin, MO issued 263 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 263 permits, 207 were issued for single family homes and 56 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Joplin, MO issued 245 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 245 permits, 115 were issued for single family homes and 130 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $623
  • 2 Bedrooms: $793
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,026
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,110

Zip Codes

64801 64802 64803 64804 64834 64841 64870

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Environmental Hazards

297 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Joplin, MO has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Joplin, MO is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Joplin, MO is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.83°
  • February 38°
  • March 49.77°
  • April 58.37°
  • May 66.77°
  • June 78.63°
  • July 81.67°
  • August 79.84°
  • September 69.78°
  • October 58.53°
  • November 49.47°
  • December 36.15°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Joplin, MO

Earthquakes
Joplin, MO has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Joplin, MO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Joplin, MO has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Joplin, MO has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Joplin, MO: $39,370

Unemployment

Unemployment in Joplin is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.37%
White Collar - 58.63%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Nixon
  • Sen. Roy Blunt
  • Sen. Claire McCaskill

City Representatives

  • Billy Long

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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16 Cemeteries view all

54 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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