How long is the commute from Joplin, MO?
Workers who live in Joplin, MO take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Joplin get to work
| Means of transportation | Joplin | Jasper County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±2.0 points) | 80.0% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±1.4 points) | 8.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±2.0 points) | 8.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Joplin, the average commute is lower than in Jasper County (19.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Joplin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jasper County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jasper County, Joplin ranks 17 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 997 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Joplin
| Vehicles available | Joplin | Jasper County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±1.6 points) | 7.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±2.7 points) | 32.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±2.5 points) | 39.0% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.2% (±1.6 points) | 21.5% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Joplin, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jasper County (7.0%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Joplin
| Joplin | Jasper County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±2.0 points) | 8.8% (±1.2 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±1.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.8 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.6% (±1.9 points) | 88.9% (±1.1 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Joplin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jasper County (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Joplin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin | — | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Dennis Acres | 2.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Duquesne | 2.5 mi | 14.3 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Shoal Creek Drive | 2.9 mi | 14.3 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Leawood | 3.0 mi | 15.4 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Grand Falls Plaza | 3.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Saginaw | 3.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Redings Mill | 3.9 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Shoal Creek Estates | 4.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Duquesne, MO (14.3 minutes), Shoal Creek Drive, MO (14.3 minutes), Leawood, MO (15.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jasper County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 (tie) | Jasper | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 (tie) | Oronogo | 21.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 13 | Carterville | 21.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Duenweg | 19.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Carytown | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Fidelity | 18.5 minutes (±6.7) |
| 17 | Joplin | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 18 | Webb City | 17.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 19 | Brooklyn Heights | 15.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 20 | Carthage | 15.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Airport Drive | 14.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Duquesne | 14.3 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in Jasper County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Joplin
How long is the average commute in Joplin?
Workers who live in Joplin, MO take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Joplin without a car?
9.6% of households in Joplin have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Joplin?
10.0% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Joplin worked from home, and 88.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joplin city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joplin city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joplin city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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