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Missouri
Carthage
Population 15,574
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Missouri
Joplin
Population 52,593
Carthage, MO vs Joplin, MO
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Carthage, MO | Joplin, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,574 | 52,593 |
| Median Household Income | $51,328 | $52,097 |
| Median Rent | $975/mo | $962/mo |
| Median Home Value | $146,800 | $168,300 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 86 | 86 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 55.7% | 45.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.2% | 16.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% (county) | 4% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 108 | 559 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,665 | 3,613 |
| Median AQI | 38 | 38 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 305 | 305 |
| Summer Highs | 89°F | 89°F |
| Winter Lows | 27°F | 27°F |
| Snowfall | 8 in/yr | 8 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 15.5 min | 18 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 1.5 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| College Degree Rate | 22.1% | 26.7% |
| Foreign-Born % | 12.6% | 3.9% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +2.1% | +4.3% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.