Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Joplin

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Joplin is $962, the median household income is $52,097 per year, and approximately 47% of residents rent their homes. These figures provide helpful context when comparing the cost of HUD-assisted and income-based units available in the city.

Safety

According to the Joplin Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Joplin had a violent crime rate of 588 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

None of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Joplin are located in a FEMA-mapped high-risk flood zone, based on available flood mapping data.

Getting Around Joplin

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Joplin rates 54 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 43 out of 100 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and commutes will likely require a car.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 18 public schools across 3 districts serve Joplin, including 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Joplin, MO

The median household income in Joplin is $52,097 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent citywide is $962 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable housing programs -- including HUD-assisted and income-based properties -- set rents as a percentage of your income, which can mean significantly lower monthly costs than the market median for eligible renters.

• Median household income: $52,097/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $962/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 47% of occupied units in Joplin (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable and income-based units tracked on Lease Lantern: 508 across 8 properties

Environment & Flood Risk

All 8 assisted properties in Joplin have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood zone data.