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Vicksburg, MS vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Vicksburg?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 0.9 years younger than in Vicksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Vicksburg?
- Joplin housing costs are 10.0% more expensive than Vicksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Vicksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 0.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Vicksburg.

Things to do in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg, MS Vicksburg is a city located in western Mississippi along the Mississippi River. It is known for its rich Civil War history and beautiful antebellum architecture. The city was designated as a National Park in 1999, making it the only National Military Park to honor an entire campaign. Visitors can explore historic sites, monuments, and museums dedicated to the history of Vicksburg.

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

 Vicksburg, MSJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$37,995  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$151,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.84  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Vicksburg    8 Reviews

I was born and raised in Vicksburg. I left for a town 25 miles south in 2015. Vicksburg was a great city when I was coming up. However, in the past 15 to so years, it  More

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Over 15 years ago

Nice People..Rich Culture....Just a great place to  More

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My son was attacked by two teenage thugs when he stopped in Vicksburg to do some laundry, find something to eat and recharge batteries for his electronics. Jake, my  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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