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Review of Joplin, Missouri

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Star Rating - 8/13/2008
I moved to Joplin for a job 4 years ago. I have not been dissappointed. It is not a glitzy nightlife town, which I consider to be a plus. I see a lot of comments in here about the high crime rate, yet, I never feel unsafe and when I compare the numbers with other cities that people say are better the crime numbers for them are as high or higher. It seems to be more perception than reality. Traffic is reasonable, we have two good hospitals and most of the services that a person could need. It is a short distance to Tulsa, Springfield and KC, where you can go to zoos, museums, etc.
Terry | Carl Junction, MO
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Joplin has HIGH crime, meth heads on every corner, and is one of the recruiting cities for the Jerry Springer Show. I cannot for the life of me figure out why people think the schools here are so great. Your kid will have to fight with his fists to defend himself every other day against big redneck boys. Racism? YOU BET! The water is poluted. THere are 10 ft. brown suds at the falls on Shoal Creek. There's trash everywhere. I live in Southern California now and I feel safer here than when I lived in Joplin. If you're not a good ol boy, DON'T MOVE HERE!
steve | Bakersfield, CA | Report Abuse
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