Joplin, MO vs Katy, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Joplin
75.8
#415 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 15.4). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $50,996). Joplin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joplin, MO | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#415) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 53,095 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,902 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $50,996 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+46.8 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Joplin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.8 Score
Joplin, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$204,902
Population
53,095
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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