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Joplin, MO vs Paragould, AR

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Are people in Paragould older or younger than people in Joplin?
- The Median Age in Paragould is 1.8 years younger than in Joplin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Paragould or Joplin?
- Paragould housing costs are 3.9% less expensive than Joplin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Paragould or Joplin?
- The average commute for residents of Paragould is 2.2 minutes longer 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 Paragould?
Paragould is located in northeastern Arkansas about 50 miles from the Missouri border. It's home to around 27,000 people who enjoy small-town living alongside easy access to larger cities like Memphis or Little Rock. Paragould has a vibrant music scene as well as several museums and performing arts venues ensuring entertainment year round.

 Joplin, MOParagould, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,327329,725,481
 Median Income$46,849  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$166,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.26  Unlock26.38
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 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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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 Paragould    6 Reviews

I moved here in March of 2023 and I love it! Coming from the east coast was a breath of fresh air to me. Everyone is so polite, and I have never seen so many people go  More

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Over 9 years ago

I was born and raised here in Paragould, AR and I have never really got to enjoy going to malls with families or nice resturants, nor do I ever remember having a lot of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Truth is YES you haveto have money or your poor in Paragould. Paragould doesnt have good paying jobs. Paragould has a really bad Meth problem way more than its fair  More

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