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Spencer, IA vs Joplin, MO

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- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 0.1% longer than it is for residents of Spencer.
- 19.6% fewer residents of Joplin work from home compared to residents of Spencer.
 Spencer, IAJoplin, MOUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Spencer, IAJoplin, MOUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock12.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk4.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.1%9.7%
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 Spencer, IAJoplin, MOUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.13.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock18.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.19.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock26.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.3.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.0%2.9%
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Reviews for Spencer    2 Reviews
bp · Portland, OR
Perfect summers, the worst winters
Over 3 years ago

The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without  More

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KATHY  · Rio Rancho, NM
Politics
Over 15 years ago

Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up.  More

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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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