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Smithville, MO vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Smithville?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 0.6 years older than in Smithville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Smithville?
- Joplin housing costs are 51.4% less expensive than Smithville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Smithville?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 13.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Smithville.

Things to do in Smithville?
Smithville Missouri can found Clay county 30 miles east Kansas City situated heart Midwest quaint old school feel lingering throughout Smithville today much like era when originally settled back 1822 still presents stunningly well preserved Main Street lined historic buildings shops galleries restaurants ranging flavors styles mouth watering never ending list places food fans want miss quite charming experience take away Smithville helpful friendly too !!

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

 Smithville, MOJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$90,909  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$342,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.69  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Smithville    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Smithville for 9 years, very beautiful and peaceful. Beautiful lake and wildlife. Great place to raise a family. A hometown beachy  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived here virtually all my life. It has grown a great deal in the past 15 years which some of us "natives" resent, just a little. It is a great place to raise  More

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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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