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Joplin, MO vs Destin, FL

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- Destin has 41.1% more rainy days than Joplin.
- Destin has 7.1% more Sunny Days than Joplin.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Destin scores 2.7% worse than Joplin
 Joplin, MODestin, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock6638
 Snowfall10  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock114106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock262443
Reviews for Joplin    22 Reviews

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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Over 11 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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Over 13 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 Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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