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What are the crime rate and median income in Joplin, MO?
According to the FBI, Joplin had 5.6 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 34% higher than the Missouri rate (4.2). Its median household earns $52,097 and the median home value is $168,300. Population: about 52,593 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Joplin?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Joplin at 5.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (302 in all). That is 34% higher than the Missouri rate (4.2), and 71% higher than the national rate (3.3). There were also 1,936 property crimes, a rate of 35.8 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 4.0 per 1,000, about 2.0 times the national rate. Violent crimes rose 9% between 2021 and 2025 (276 to 302).
| Offense (2025) | Joplin count | Per 1,000 | Missouri per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 302 | 5.6 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 72 | 1.3 | 0.40 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 24 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 206 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,936 | 35.8 | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 229 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,489 | 27.5 | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 218 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Joplin changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 276 | 3,500 | 6 |
| 2022 | 256 | 3,187 | 8 |
| 2023 | 260 | 2,687 | 2 |
| 2024 | 315 | 2,424 | 0 |
| 2025 | 302 | 1,936 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Joplin Police Department's own reports.
How does Joplin compare with Missouri?
Joplin's median household earns $52,097 a year, 26% lower than the state figure ($70,702). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $168,300, and half of renters pay more than $962 a month. About 52,593 people live on 38 square miles of land, roughly 1,381 per square mile. The city lies in Jasper County and Newton County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Joplin | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,593 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $52,097 | $70,702 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,300 | $230,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $962 | $1,033 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.3% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 53.4% | 68.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Joplin?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Joplin: Newton County Wells. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Jasper County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Joplin?
Joplin city limits had 5 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Listed roads include 44, USBR 51 and SCHIFFERDECKER AVE. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Joplin?
Inside the city limits there are 15 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: George Washington Carver National Monument. 1 state park or recreation area: Twin Bridges State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Joplin
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Joplin city limits, plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #168 (Joplin), Dunhams Sports (Joplin), Joplin Pawn & Purchase INC (Joplin), Ozark Cutlery Supply (Joplin), Rayzor's Edge Tactical (Joplin), Walmart #59 (Joplin) and Walmart #79 (Joplin).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Joplin city limits: 417 Liquor & Cigar (Joplin), Alps Liquor & Smokes (Joplin), Discount Smokes & Liquor (2 in Joplin), Jugz Liquor & Wine (Joplin), Main Street Liquor (Joplin) and True Wine Spirit & Smokes (Joplin).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Joplin city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Joplin?
In 2025, Joplin had 5.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (302 reported), 34% higher than the Missouri rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 35.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Joplin?
$52,097 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $70,702 for Missouri.
How much do homes cost in Joplin?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $168,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $230,300 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Joplin?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Jasper County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Bentonville, AR (52 mi) · Rogers, AR (56 mi) · Springdale, AR (64 mi) · Springfield, MO (67 mi) · Fayetteville, AR (72 mi) · Broken Arrow, OK (101 mi)
More: Missouri statewide numbers · county pages: Jasper County and Newton County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Joplin city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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