Cost of living in the Joplin Metro Area
3 counties across MO and KS. Population: 202,258.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Joplin Metro Area
Average rent across the Joplin metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Joplin Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 3 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Joplin Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Joplin Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 3 counties in the Joplin Metro Area
The Joplin metro area includes 3 counties across MO and KS. Sorted by population.
- Jasper County MO$2,711/moPop123,532 Rent$835/mo Income$57,525/yrJasper County MO 123,532 $835/mo $57,525/yr $2,711/mo
- Newton County MO$2,760/moPop59,490 Rent$835/mo Income$64,583/yrNewton County MO 59,490 $835/mo $64,583/yr $2,760/mo
- Cherokee County KS$2,587/moPop19,236 Rent$665/mo Income$58,274/yrCherokee County KS 19,236 $665/mo $58,274/yr $2,587/mo
Compare counties in the Joplin Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Joplin Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Joplin Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Joplin metro area is approximately $2,714 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 3 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Joplin Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Joplin metro area is $819 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Joplin Metro Area?
Cherokee County, KS is the most affordable county in the Joplin metro area at approximately $2,587 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Joplin Metro Area?
Newton County, MO is the most expensive county in the Joplin metro area at approximately $2,760 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Joplin Metro Area?
The Joplin metro area covers 3 counties across MO and KS. The five largest by population are Jasper County, Newton County, Cherokee County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.