Here's what it costs to live in Joplin, Missouri, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, while the typical home is valued around $168,300. Households earn a median of $52,097 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$52,097
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$962
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$168,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$760
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$765
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$947
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,237
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
52,593
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$956
Per month
Avg Home Value
$180,600
Census ACS
January Avg
36°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.7
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.3%
What is the cost of living index for Joplin?
The cost of living index for Joplin is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Joplin?
The median gross rent in Joplin is $962 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Joplin?
The median household income in Joplin is $52,097 per year.
What is the median home value in Joplin?
The median home value in Joplin is $168,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Joplin?
Air quality data for Joplin is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Joplin?
Tax data for Missouri is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
