Joplin, MO vs Springdale, AR
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
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Joplin leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 21.8 min). Joplin leads in walk score (35 vs 28). Springdale leads in median household income ($58,924 vs $50,996).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joplin, MO | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#415) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 53,095 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $204,902 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $50,996 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+46.8 | R+6.7 |
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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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70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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