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Crime in Joplin summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Joplin. Key points include:
There were 2,506 total crimes in Joplin in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Joplin is 4,681.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Joplin is 560.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Joplin is 4,120.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Joplin is 120.89% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Joplin Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Joplin / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,506 | 4,681.2 | 2,403.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 300 | 560.4 | 462.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 28 | 52.3 | 51.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 224 | 418.4 | 357.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,206 | 4,120.8 | 1,941.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 223 | 416.6 | 236.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,766 | 3,298.9 | 1,306.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 217 | 405.4 | 398.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Joplin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Joplin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Joplin is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Joplin is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Joplin is $200,471.
The median income in Joplin is $52,097.
Joplin's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Joplin Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Joplin | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Joplin, MO Weather
The average high in Joplin is 68.3° and the average low is 46.2°.
There are 68.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.8 inches of precipitation each year with 10.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Joplin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 10.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Joplin Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Joplin
The current population in Joplin is 52,593. The population has increased 6.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52,593 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 52,218 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 51,848 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 51,539 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 50,580 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 50,386 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 50,073 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 51,540 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 51,231 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 51,042 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 50,900 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 50,766 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 49,924 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 49,858 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 49,453 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Joplin
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Joplin is:
81.2% White with 42,720 White residents.
2.9% African American with 1,548 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 321 American Indian residents.
2.2% Asian with 1,144 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 232 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 109 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 3,185 Two Or More residents.
6.3% Hispanic with 3,334 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Joplin | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.2% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Joplin
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Joplin is 51.7% female with 27,172 female residents.
Joplin is 48.3% male with 25,421 male residents.
| Gender | Joplin | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Joplin for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Joplin completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Joplin completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Joplin completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Joplin completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Joplin completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Joplin completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Joplin completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Joplin completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Joplin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Joplin | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Joplin, Missouri
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4.9% of households in Joplin earn Less than $10,000.
6.8% of households in Joplin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.1% of households in Joplin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.9% of households in Joplin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.4% of households in Joplin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.0% of households in Joplin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Joplin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.8% of households in Joplin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.6% of households in Joplin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Joplin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Joplin | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.4% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.8% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
