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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Joplin, MO vs Carthage, MO

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Are people in Carthage older or younger than people in Joplin?
- The Median Age in Carthage is 5.3 years younger than in Joplin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carthage or Joplin?
- Carthage housing costs are 3.4% less expensive than Joplin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carthage or Joplin?
- The average commute for residents of Carthage is 0.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Joplin.

Things to do in Joplin?
Collierville, Tennessee is an affluent suburb of Memphis with a population of more than 50,

Things to do in Carthage?
Carthage is an incorporated city sitting within Jasper County, Missouri with plenty of things to do during your stay like attending concerts at the historic Carthage Music Park perfect for those looking to enjoy some family friendly fun plus nearby Harris Branch State Forest provides stunning views ideal for outdoor activities. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here!

 Joplin, MOCarthage, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,395329,725,481
 Median Income$46,849  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$166,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.26  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Joplin    22 Reviews
Tobias · Carl Junction, MO
Joplin is reborn and thriving post-tornado
Over 6 years ago

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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william · Quapaw, OK
climate
Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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William · Joplin, MO
Climate
Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

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Reviews for Carthage    1 Reviews
Ed · Carthage, MO
Wonderful people
Over 14 years ago

Last year my wife and I moved to Carthage from the Pacific Northwest. Even before we purchased our home, the people of Carthage welcomed us in the spirit of  More

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