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Joplin, MO

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Joplin.

Population: 73,303 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Joplin, MO is $212,220 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $219,200 after a median 91 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,214/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$212,220

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

91

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$212,220
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+29.4%
10-year appreciation
+82.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$212,220
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$219,200
Median list price
$240,000
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
91 days
Homes sold (recent period)
73
For-sale inventory
370
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
133
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
120

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,214/mo
1-year rent change
+7.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
Schools include
COLLEGE VIEW SCHOOL, GATEWAY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Newton County Wells (2.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
288
Days with Moderate air quality
73
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,734
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,316

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
George Washington Carver National Monument (9 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Carver National Monument, Pea Ridge National Military Park, Fort Scott National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL JOPLIN, FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM - FREEMAN WEST, MERCY HOSPITAL CARTHAGE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+223 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
32.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,255
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
64.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,138
Average weekly wage
$931
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
425

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

JoplinState medianUS median
Median home value$212,220$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$219,200$249,900$325,000
Median days on market91 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,214/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,255$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Joplin, MO?
$212,220.
What is the median sale price in Joplin, MO?
$219,200.
How long do homes take to sell in Joplin, MO?
Median days on market: 91 days.
What is typical rent in Joplin, MO?
Typical rent: $1,214/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Joplin, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Joplin, MO in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Joplin, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Joplin, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Joplin, MO?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Newton County Wells, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve Joplin, MO?
2 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Joplin, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 10.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Joplin, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Joplin, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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